Psalm 26 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

The Prayer of an Innocent Person

(By David.)

¹ Show that I am right, Lord! I stay true to myself, and I have trusted you without doubting.

² Test my thoughts and find out what I am like.

³ I never forget your kindness, and I am always faithful to you.

⁴ I don't spend my time with worthless liars

⁵ or go with evil crowds.

⁶ I wash my hands, Lord, to show my innocence, and I worship at your altar,

⁷ while gratefully singing about your wonders.

⁸ I love the temple where you live, and where your glory shines.

⁹ Don't sweep me away, as you do sinners. Don't punish me with death as you do those people who are brutal

¹⁰ or full of meanness or who bribe others.

¹¹ I stay true to myself. Be kind and rescue me.

¹² Now I stand on solid ground! And when your people meet, I will praise you, Lord.