Psalm 26


By David.

1

Judge me, YHVH, for I have walked in my integrity.

I have trusted also in YHVH without wavering.

2

Examine me, YHVH, 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, YHVH,

7

that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard

and tell of all your wondrous deeds.

8

YHVH, 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 YHVH.