Psalmorum 26

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

A psalm of David. Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in Yahweh without wavering.

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

Examine me, Yahweh, and test me; test the purity of my inner parts and my heart!

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

For your covenant faithfulness is before my eyes, and I walk about in your faithfulness.

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

I do not associate with deceitful people, nor do I mingle with dishonest people.

5 Odivi ecclesiam malignantium, et cum impiis non sedebo.

I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I do not live with the wicked.

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

I wash my hands in innocence, and I go around your altar, Yahweh,

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

to sing a loud song of praise and report all your wonderful deeds.

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

Yahweh, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory lives!

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

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or my life with people who are bloodthirsty,

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

in whose hands there is a plot, 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 integrity; redeem me and have mercy on me.

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

My foot stands on level ground; in the assemblies will I bless Yahweh!