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Psalm 26

1 Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered.

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

2 Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;

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

3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

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

4 I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.

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

5 I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.

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

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

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

7 proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

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

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

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

9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,

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

10 in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

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

11 I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.

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

12 My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.

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