Psalm 26:1-12
(Of David’s.)
26 Do justice for me, Jehovah, because I go sincerelyand put an unfaltering trust in Jehovah.
2 Test me, Jehovah, and try me,probe my heart and brain,
3 Because I have your friendship before my eyesand walk by your good faith,
4 I have not taken my seat with disorderly menand do not go in with underhanded men,
5 I hate a coterie of evil-doersand will not live with knaves.
6 I will wash my hands in innocenceand go round your altar, Jehovah,
7 To sound the voice of thanksgivingand tell the story of all your wonders.
8 Jehovah, I love the site of your house,the place where your glory is tabernacled.
9 Do not sweep away my life with sinners,with murderers my being,
10 Who have misdeeds in handand their fists full of bribes.
11 But I go sincerely;redeem me, Jehovah, and be gracious to me.
12 My foot is standing on level ground;in assembled throngs I will bless Jehovah.
