1 PSALM 26 Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection. of David. Vindicate me, O L, for I have walked in my integrity;I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lwithout waveringandI shall not slip.
2 Examine me, O L, and try me;Test my heart and my mind.
3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth.
4 I do not sit with deceitfulorunethicalorworthless men,Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
5 I hate the company of evildoers,And will not sit with the wicked.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence,And I will go about Your altar, O L,
7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgivingAnd declare all Your wonders.
8 O L, I love the habitation of Your houseAnd the place where Your glory dwells.
9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed,
10 In whose hands is a wicked scheme,And whose right hand is full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;Redeem me and be mercifulandgracious to me.
12 My foot stands on a level place;In the congregations I will bless the L.