Psalm 26:1-8

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Psalm 26:1-8 New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 26

Of David.

¹Vindicate me, Lord,
    for I have led a blameless life;
I have trusted in the Lord
    and have not faltered.
²Test me, Lord, and try me,
    examine my heart and my mind;
³for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love
    and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

⁴I do not sit with the deceitful,
    nor do I associate with hypocrites.
⁵I abhor the assembly of evildoers
    and refuse to sit with the wicked.
⁶I wash my hands in innocence,
    and go about your altar, Lord,
⁷proclaiming aloud your praise
    and telling of all your wonderful deeds.