Psalms, 26

Of David.

¹ Judge me, O Jehovah, for I myself have walked in my own integrity, And in Jehovah I have trusted, that I may not wobble.

² Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test; Refine my kidneys^*1 and my heart.

³ For your loving-kindness is in front of my eyes, And I have walked in your truth.

⁴ I have not sat with men of untruth; And with those who hide what they are I do not come in.

⁵ I have hated the congregation^*1 of evildoers, And with the wicked ones I do not sit.

⁶ I shall wash my hands in innocency itself, And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah,

⁷ To cause thanksgiving to be heard aloud,^*1 And to declare all your wonderful works.

⁸ Jehovah, I have loved the dwelling of your house And the place of the residing of your glory.

⁹ Do not take away^*1 my soul along with sinners, Nor my life along with bloodguilty men,

¹⁰ In whose hands there is loose conduct, And whose right hand is full of bribery.

¹¹ As for me, in my integrity I shall walk. O redeem me and show me favor.

¹² My own foot will certainly stand on a level place; Among the congregated throngs^*1 I shall bless Jehovah.^*2