Psalm 26

Complete Jewish Bible

26 ⁽⁰⁾ By David:

⁽¹⁾ Vindicate me, Adonai,
for I have lived a blameless life;
unwaveringly I trust in Adonai.
² Examine me, Adonai, test me,
search my mind and heart.
³ For your grace is there before my eyes,
and I live my life by your truth.
⁴ I have not sat with worthless folks,
I won’t consort with hypocrites,
⁵ I hate the company of evildoers,
I will not sit with the wicked.

⁶ I will wash my hands in innocence
and walk around your altar, Adonai,
⁷ lifting my voice in thanks
and proclaiming all your wonders.
⁸ Adonai, I love the house where you live,
the place where your glory abides.

⁹ Don’t include me with sinners
or my life with the bloodthirsty.
¹⁰ In their hands are evil schemes;
their right hands are full of bribes.
¹¹ As for me, I will live a blameless life.
Redeem me and show me favor.
¹² My feet are planted on level ground;
in the assemblies I will bless Adonai.