Psalmorum 26

1 In finem. Psalmus David. Judica me, Domine, quoniam ego in innocentia mea ingressus sum, et in Domino sperans non infirmabor.

Unto the end. A Psalm of David. Judge me, Lord, for I have been walking in my innocence, and by hoping in the Lord, I will not be weakened.

2 Proba me, Domine, et tenta me; ure renes meos et cor meum.

Examine me, Lord, and test me: enkindle my temperament and my heart.

3 Quoniam misericordia tua ante oculos meos est, et complacui in veritate tua.

For your mercy is before my eyes, and I am serene in your truth.

4 Non sedi cum concilio vanitatis, et cum iniqua gerentibus non introibo.

I have not sat with the council of emptiness, and I will not enter with those who carry out injustice.

5 Odivi ecclesiam malignantium, et cum impiis non sedebo.

I have hated the assembly of the malicious; and I will not sit with the impious.

6 Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas, et circumdabo altare tuum, Domine:

I will wash my hands among the innocent, and I will surround your altar, O Lord,

7 ut audiam vocem laudis, et enarrem universa mirabilia tua.

so that I may hear the voice of your praise and describe all your wonders.

8 Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ.

O Lord, I have loved the beauty of your house and the dwelling place of your glory.

9 Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam:

O God, do not let my soul perish with the impious, nor my life with the men of blood,

10 in quorum manibus iniquitates sunt; dextera eorum repleta est muneribus.

in whose hands are iniquities: their right hand has been filled by bribes.

11 Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum; redime me, et miserere mei.

But as for me, I have been walking in my innocence. Redeem me, and have mercy on me.

12 Pes meus stetit in directo; in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine.

My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.