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.