Psalm 26 (NIV84)

Psalm 26

Of David.

¹ Vindicate me, O LORD,
for I have led a blameless life;
I have trusted in the LORD
without wavering.

² Test me, O LORD, and try me,
examine my heart and my mind;

³ for your love is ever before me,
and I walk continually in your truth.

⁴ I do not sit with deceitful men,
nor do I consort with hypocrites;

⁵ I abhor the assembly of evildoers
and refuse to sit with the wicked.

⁶ I wash my hands in innocence,
and go about your altar, O LORD,

⁷ proclaiming aloud your praise
and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

⁸ I love the house where you live, O LORD,
the place where your glory dwells.

⁹ Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
my life with bloodthirsty men,

¹⁰ in whose hands are wicked schemes,
whose right hands are full of bribes.

¹¹ But I lead a blameless life;
redeem me and be merciful to me.

¹² My feet stand on level ground;
in the great assembly I will praise the LORD.