Psalm 26

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