Psalm 26

Psalm 26 ¹ A psalm of David. LORD, when you hand down your sentence, let it be in my favor. I have lived without blame. I have trusted in the LORD . I have never doubted him.

² LORD, test me. Try me out. Look deep down into my heart and mind.

³ I have always remembered your love that never fails. I have always depended on the fact that you are faithful.

⁴ I don’t spend time with people who tell lies. I don’t keep company with pretenders.

⁵ I hate to be with a group of sinful people. I refuse to spend time with those who are evil.

⁶ I wash my hands to show that I’m not guilty. LORD, I come near your altar.

⁷ I shout my praise to you. I tell about all the wonderful things you have done.

⁸ LORD, I love the house where you live. I love the place where your glory is.

⁹ Don’t destroy me together with sinners. Don’t take away my life along with murderers.

¹⁰ Their hands are always planning to do evil. Their right hands are full of money that has bought their help.

¹¹ But I live without blame. Save me from harm and treat me with kindness. ¹² My feet stand on level ground. In the whole community I will praise the LORD .