Psalm 26 - New International Version (Anglicised)

Psalm 26

Of David.

¹ Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.

² Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;

³ for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

⁴ I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.

⁵ I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.

⁶ I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, Lord,

⁷ proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

⁸ Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.

⁹ Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,

¹⁰ in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

¹¹ I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.

¹² My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.