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Psalm 26

1 Lord, defend me because I have lived an innocent life. I have trusted the Lord and never doubted.

1 By David: Vindicate me, ADONAI, for I have lived a blameless life; unwaveringly I trust in ADONAI.

2 Lord, try me and test me; look closely into my heart and mind.

2 Examine me, ADONAI, test me, search my mind and heart.

3 I see your love, and I live by your truth.

3 For your grace is there before my eyes, and I live my life by your truth.

4 I do not spend time with liars, nor do I make friends with those who hide their sin.

4 I have not sat with worthless folks, I won't consort with hypocrites,

5 I hate the company of evil people, and I won't sit with the wicked.

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

6 I wash my hands to show I am innocent, and I come to your altar, Lord.

6 I will wash my hands in innocence and walk around your altar, ADONAI,

7 I raise my voice in praise and tell of all the miracles you have done.

7 lifting my voice in thanks and proclaiming all your wonders.

8 Lord, I love the Temple where you live, where your glory is.

8 ADONAI, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.

9 Do not kill me with those sinners or take my life with those murderers.

9 Don't include me with sinners or my life with the bloodthirsty.

10 Evil is in their hands, and they do wrong for money.

10 In their hands are evil schemes; their right hands are full of bribes.

11 But I have lived an innocent life, so save me and have mercy on me.

11 As for me, I will live a blameless life. Redeem me and show me favor.

12 I stand in a safe place. Lord, I praise you in the great meeting. Of David.

12 My feet are planted on level ground; in the assemblies I will bless ADONAI.