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Psalm 26

Common English Bible CEB

1 Establish justice for me, LORD, because I have walked with integrity. I've trusted the LORD without wavering.

2 Examine me, LORD; put me to the test! Purify my mind and my heart.

3 Because your faithful love is right in front of me— I walk in your truth!

4 I don't spend time with people up to no good; I don't keep company with liars.

5 I detest the company of evildoers, and I don't sit with wicked people.

6 I wash my hands—they are innocent! I walk all around your altar, LORD,

7 proclaiming out loud my thanks, declaring all your wonderful deeds!

8 I love the beauty of your house, LORD; I love the place where your glory resides.

9 Don't gather me up with the sinners, taking my life along with violent people

10 in whose hands are evil schemes, whose strong hands are full of bribes.

11 But me? I walk with integrity. Save me! Have mercy on me!

12 My feet now stand on level ground. I will bless the LORD in the great congregation.

The Message Bible MSG

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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