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Psalm 26

1 Declare me innocent, O Lord, because I do what is right and trust you completely.

1 <<By David.>> Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering.

2 Examine me and test me, Lord; judge my desires and thoughts.

2 Examine me, Yahweh, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.

3 Your constant love is my guide; your faithfulness always leads me.

3 For your lovingkindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.

4 I do not keep company with worthless people; I have nothing to do with hypocrites.

4 I have not sat with deceitful men, Neither will I go in with hypocrites.

5 I hate the company of the evil and avoid the wicked.

5 I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

6 Lord, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent and march in worship around your altar.

6 I will wash my hands in innocence, So I will go about your altar, Yahweh;

7 I sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell of all your wonderful deeds.

7 That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all your wondrous works.

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

8 Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, The place where your glory dwells.

9 Do not destroy me with the sinners; spare me from the fate of murderers -

9 Don't gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men;

10 those who do evil all the time and are always ready to take bribes.

10 In whose hands is wickedness, Their right hand is full of bribes.

11 As for me, I do what is right; be merciful to me and save me!

11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.

12 I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the Lord.

12 My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations will I bless Yahweh.

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