Psalm 26:4-12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 I do not sit with the worthless
or associate with hypocrites.
5 I hate a crowd of evildoers,
and I do not sit with the wicked.(A)
6 I wash my hands[a] in innocence(B)
and go around Your altar, Lord,(C)
7 raising my voice in thanksgiving(D)
and telling about Your wonderful works.(E)
8 Lord, I love the house where You dwell,
the place where Your glory resides.(F)
9 Do not destroy me along with sinners,
or my life along with men of bloodshed(G)
10 in whose hands are evil schemes
and whose right hands are filled with bribes.(H)
11 But I live with integrity;
redeem me and be gracious to me.(I)
12 My foot stands on level ground;(J)
I will praise the Lord in the assemblies.(K)
Footnotes
- Psalm 26:6 A ritual or ceremonial washing to express innocence
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