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. |