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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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