Psalmorum 26

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

“Of David.” Judge me, O Lord; for I have indeed walked in my integrity: and in the Lord have I trusted; I shall not slip.

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

Try me, O Lord, and prove me; purify my reins and my heart.

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

For thy kindness is before my eyes; and I have walked in thy truth.

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

I have not sat with men of falsehood, and with dissemblers will I not enter [in communion].

5 Odivi ecclesiam malignantium, et cum impiis non sedebo.

I have hated the assemblage of evil-doers; and with the wicked will I not sit.

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

I will wash in innocency my hands, and I will compass thy altar, O Lord:

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

That I may publish with a loud voice [my] thanksgiving, and relate all thy wondrous deeds.

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

Lord, I love the site of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

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

Take not away with sinners my soul, nor with men of blood my life;

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

In whose hands are wicked devices, and whose right hand is full of bribes.

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

But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be gracious unto me.

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

My foot standeth on an even place: in assemblies will I bless the Lord.