Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 26

1Of David. Judge me, YHWH, for I in my integrity have walked, and in YHWH I have trusted; I shall not slip.

2Examine me, YHWH, 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, YHWH,

7to make heard the voice of thanksgiving, and to recount all your wondrous works.

8YHWH, I have loved the dwelling of your house, and the place of the tabernacle (mishkan) of your glory.

9Do not gather with sinners my soul (nephesh), nor with men (ish) of blood my life (chai),

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 YHWH.

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