Psalm 26

Psalm 26

Of David.

Vindicate me,^a Lord,

for I have led a blameless life;^b

I have trusted^c in the Lord

and have not faltered.^d

Test me,^e Lord, and try me,

examine my heart and my mind;^f

for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love^g

and have lived^h in reliance on your faithfulness.ⁱ

I do not sit^j with the deceitful,

nor do I associate with hypocrites.^k

I abhor^l the assembly of evildoers

and refuse to sit with the wicked.

I wash my hands in innocence,^m

and go about your altar, Lord,

proclaiming aloud your praiseⁿ

and telling of all your wonderful deeds.^o

Lord, I love^p the house where you live,

the place where your glory dwells.^q

Do not take away my soul along with sinners,

my life with those who are bloodthirsty,^r

in whose hands are wicked schemes,^s

whose right hands are full of bribes.^t

I lead a blameless life;

redeem me^u and be merciful to me.

My feet stand on level ground;^v

in the great congregation^w I will praise the Lord.