Psalms Chapter 26

A Psalm of David

¹ Declare me innocent, LORD,

         because I’ve conducted myself with integrity

      and trusted in you without wavering.

² Examine me, put me on trial,

         test my motives and attitude.

³ I keep my eye on your unfailing love

         and follow you faithfully.

⁴ I don’t sit with deceitful people

         or run around with pretenders.

⁵ I detest the company of unreliable people                           

         and refuse to join in with sinners.

⁶ I’ll wash my hands to express my innocence

      and frequent your altar, LORD,

         ⁷singing my gratitude

         and telling about the wonderful things you’ve done.      

Ps 26:1-7

⁸ LORD, I love the Temple where you live,                             

      the place where your glory lies.

⁹ Don’t carry off my soul with sinners,

      or my life with bloodthirsty people

            ¹⁰ that devise sinful schemes

                  and hand out bribes left and right.

¹¹ But I maintain my integrity;

      redeem me with your grace.

¹² My foot stands on solid ground;

      I’ll bless you publicly.

Ps 26:8-12