26:1   Declare me innocent, O LORD, because I do what is right and trust you completely.

26:2   Examine me and test me, LORD; judge my desires and thoughts.

26:3   Your constant love is my guide; your faithfulness always leads me.

26:4   I do not keep company with worthless people; I have nothing to do with hypocrites.

26:5   I hate the company of the evil and avoid the wicked.

26:6   LORD, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent and march in worship around your altar.

26:7   I sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell of all your wonderful deeds.

26:8   I love the house where you live, O LORD, the place where your glory dwells.

26:9   Do not destroy me with the sinners; spare me from the fate of murderers---

26:10   those who do evil all the time and are always ready to take bribes.

26:11   As for me, I do what is right; be merciful to me and save me!

26:12   I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the LORD.