Psalm 26

Common English Bible

Psalm 26

Of David.

26 Establish justice for me, Lord,
    because I have walked with integrity.
    I’ve trusted the Lord without wavering.
²Examine me, Lord; put me to the test!
    Purify^[a] my mind^[b] and my heart.
³Because your faithful love is right in front of me—
    I walk in your truth!
⁴I don’t spend time with people up to no good;
    I don’t keep company with liars.
⁵I detest the company of evildoers,
    and I don’t sit with wicked people.
⁶I wash my hands—they are innocent!
    I walk all around your altar, Lord,
⁷        proclaiming out loud my thanks,
        declaring all your wonderful deeds!
⁸I love the beauty^[c] of your house, Lord;
    I love the place where your glory resides.

⁹Don’t gather me^[d] up with the sinners,
    taking my life along with violent people
¹⁰    in whose hands are evil schemes,
    whose strong hands are full of bribes.
¹¹But me? I walk with integrity.
    Save me! Have mercy on me!