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Psalms 26

1 Clear my name, God; I've kept an honest shop. I've thrown in my lot with you, God, and I'm not budging.

1 Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORDand have not faltered.

2 Examine me, God, from head to foot, order your battery of tests. Make sure I'm fit inside and out

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

3 So I never lose sight of your love, But keep in step with you, never missing a beat.

3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

4 I don't hang out with tricksters, I don't pal around with thugs;

4 I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.

5 I hate that pack of gangsters, I don't deal with double-dealers.

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

6 I scrub my hands with purest soap, then join hands with the others in the great circle, dancing around your altar, God,

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

7 Singing God-songs at the top of my lungs, telling God-stories.

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

8 God, I love living with you; your house glows with your glory.

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

9 When it's time for spring cleaning, don't sweep me out with the quacks and crooks,

9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,

10 Men with bags of dirty tricks, women with purses stuffed with bribe-money.

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

11 You know I've been aboveboard with you; now be aboveboard with me.

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

12 I'm on the level with you, God; I bless you every chance I get.

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