Psalms

Chapter 26

1 Judge me , LORD , for I have walked in my integrity . I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering .

2 Examine me , LORD , and prove me . Try my heart and my mind .

3 For your loving kindness is before my eyes . I have walked in your truth.

4 I have not sat with deceitful men , neither will I go in with hypocrites.

5 I hate the assembly of evildoers , and will not sit with the wicked .

6 I will wash my hands in innocence , so I will go about your altar , LORD ,

7 that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your wondrous deeds .

8 LORD , I love the habitation of your house , the place where your glory dwells .

9 Don’t gather my soul with sinners , nor my life with bloodthirsty men

10 in whose hands is wickedness ; their right hand is full of bribes .

11 But as for me , I will walk in my integrity . Redeem me , and be merciful to me .

12 My foot stands in an even place . In the congregations I will bless the LORD .