1 Vindicate me, LORD, because I have walked in integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. ISV — Psalm 26:1
2 Examine me, LORD, and inspect me! Test my heart and mind. a26:2 Lit. kidneys; i.e. the center of emotions ISV — Psalm 26:2
3 For your gracious love precedes me, and I continuously walk according to your truth. ISV — Psalm 26:3
4 I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I travel with hypocrites. ISV — Psalm 26:4
5 I hate the company of those who practice evil, nor do I sit with the wicked. ISV — Psalm 26:5
6 I wash my hands innocently. I go around your altar, LORD, ISV — Psalm 26:6
7 so I may praise you loudly with thanksgiving and declare all your wondrous acts. ISV — Psalm 26:7
8 LORD, I love the dwelling place that is your house, the place where your glory resides. ISV — Psalm 26:8
9 Do not group me b26:9 Lit. my soul with sinners, nor include me c26:9 The Heb. lacks include me with men who shed blood. ISV — Psalm 26:9
10 Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes. ISV — Psalm 26:10
11 But as for me, I walk in my integrity. Redeem me and be gracious to me! ISV — Psalm 26:11
12 My feet stand on level ground; among the worshiping congregations I will bless the LORD. ISV — Psalm 26:12