Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 26

Vindicate Me, O LORD

1Of David. Judge me, O LORD, for I in my integrity have walked, and in the LORD I have trusted; I shall not slip.
2Examine me, O LORD, and test me; refine my kidneys and my heart.
3For your kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked about in your truth.
4I have not sat with men of falsehood, and with dissemblers I will not go.
5I have hated the assembly of evildoers, and with the wicked I will not sit.
6I will wash my hands in innocence, and I will go around your altar, O LORD,
7to make heard the voice of thanksgiving, and to recount all your wondrous works.
8The LORD, I have loved the dwelling of your house, and the place of the tabernacle^a of your glory.
9Do not gather with sinners my soul^b, nor with men^c of blood my life^d,
10in whose hands is a scheme, and their right hand is full of bribery.
11But I, in my integrity I will walk; redeem me and be gracious to me.
12My foot stands on level ground; in the assemblies I will bless the LORD.