Psalm 26:title–3
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By David.
26:1Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have integrity,1
and I trust in the Lord without wavering.
26:2Examine me, O Lord, and test me!
Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!2
26:3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,3
and your loyalty continually motivates me.4
Footnotes
- 1 Heb “for I in my integrity walk.”
- 2 Heb “evaluate my kidneys and my heart.” The kidneys and heart were viewed as the seat of one’s volition, conscience, and moral character.
- 3 Heb “for your faithfulness [is] before my eyes.”
- 4 Heb “and I walk about in your loyalty.” The psalmist’s awareness of the Lord’s faithfulness and … loyalty toward him motivates him to remain loyal to the Lord and to maintain his moral purity.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Of David.
Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Prove me, O Lord, and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in your faithfulness.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Of David.
Vindicate me, Lord,
for I have led a blameless life;
I have trusted in the Lord
and have not faltered.
Test me, Lord, and try me,
examine my heart and my mind;
for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love
and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Of David.
Vindicate me, Lord,
because I have lived with integrity
and have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Test me, Lord, and try me;
examine my heart and mind.
For your faithful love guides me,
and I live by your truth.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A psalm of David.
Declare me innocent, O Lord,
for I have acted with integrity;
I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.
Test my motives and my heart.
For I am always aware of your unfailing love,
and I have lived according to your truth.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Of David.
Judge me, O Yahweh, because I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted Yahweh and not wavered.
Prove me, O Yahweh, and test me.
Try my innermost being and my mind.
Because your loyal love is before my eyes,
and I walk about in your faithfulness.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A Psalm of David.
Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity:
I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
Examine me, O Lord, and prove me;
Try my reins and my heart.
For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes:
And I have walked in thy truth.
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