26:1 VINDICATE ME, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [expectantly] trusted in, leaned on, {and} relied on the Lord without wavering {and} I shall not slide. |
26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; test my heart and my mind. |
26:3 For Your loving-kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth [faithfully]. |
26:4 I do not sit with false persons, nor fellowship with pretenders; |
26:5 I hate the company of evildoers and will not sit with the wicked. |
26:6 I will wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O Lord, |
26:7 That I may make the voice of thanksgiving heard and may tell of all Your wondrous works. |
26:8 Lord, I love the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells. |
26:9 Gather me not with sinners {and} sweep me not away [with them], nor my life with bloodthirsty men, |
26:10 In whose hands is wickedness, and their right hands are full of bribes. |
26:11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; redeem me and be merciful {and} gracious to me. |
26:12 My foot stands on an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord. |