Psalm 26

Tree of Life Version

¹ Of David.
Vindicate me, Adonai,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and trusted in Adonai without wavering.
² Probe me, Adonai, and test me,
refine my mind and my heart.
³ For Your love is before my eyes
and I have walked in Your truth.
⁴ I have not sat with men of falsehood,
nor do I consort with hypocrites.
⁵ I detest the company of evildoers,
and do not sit with the wicked.
⁶ I will wash my hands in innocence,
so I can walk around Your altar, Adonai,
⁷ hearing the voice of thanksgiving
    while proclaiming all Your wonders.
⁸ Adonai, I love the House where You live,
the place where Your glory dwells.
⁹ Do not take my soul away with sinners,
nor my life with people of bloodshed—
¹⁰ in whose hands are wicked schemes,
whose right hand is full of bribes.
¹¹ But I—I will walk in my integrity.
Redeem me and be gracious to me.
¹² My feet stand on level ground.
In congregations I will bless Adonai.