Psalm 26

Protestation Of Integrity And Prayer For Protection.

A Psalm of David. 1Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity;
I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the LORD without wavering and I shall not slip. 2Examine me, O LORD, and try me;
Test my heart and my mind. 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,
And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth. 4I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites). 5I hate the company of evildoers,
And will not sit with the wicked. 6I will wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go about Your altar, O LORD, 7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving
And declare all Your wonders. 8O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house
And the place where Your glory dwells. 9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed, 10In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes. 11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me. 12My foot stands on a level place;
In the congregations I will bless the LORD.