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Psalm 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, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

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

2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test 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 your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.

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

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

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

5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not 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 around your altar, O Lord,

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

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

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

8 O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and 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 sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

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

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

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

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

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

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