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Psalms 26

English Standard Version ESV

1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind.

3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.

4 I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.

5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.

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

7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds.

8 O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.

9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

10 in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.

12 My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

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.