Psalm 26:1-12
Of David.
26 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in my integrity;+In Jehovah I have trusted without wavering.+
2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test;Refine my innermost thoughts* and my heart.+
3 For your loyal love is always in front of me,And I walk in your truth.+
4 I do not associate* with deceitful men,+And I avoid those who hide what they are.*
5 I hate the company of evil men,+And I refuse to associate* with the wicked.+
6 I will wash my hands in innocence,And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah,
7 To cause the sound of thanksgiving to be heard+And to declare all your wonderful works.
8 Jehovah, I love the house where you dwell,+The place where your glory resides.+
9 Do not sweep me* away with sinners+Nor take my life away with violent men,*
10 Whose hands engage in shameful conduct,And whose right hand is full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity.
Rescue* me and show me favor.
12 My foot is standing on level ground;+In the great congregation,* I will praise Jehovah.+
Footnotes
^ Or “my deepest emotions.” Lit., “my kidneys.”
^ Lit., “sit.”
^ Or “I do not mingle with hypocrites.”
^ Lit., “sit.”
^ Or “my soul.”
^ Or “with men of bloodshed.”
^ Lit., “Redeem.”
^ Lit., “In assemblies.”