Psalms

Psalm 26

1 JUDGE me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not waver.

2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me; examine my mind and my heart.

3 For thy lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in thy faith.

4 I have not sat with evil persons; neither have I associated with detestable persons.

5 I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and have not sat with the wicked.

6 I have washed my hands clean, and I have gone around thy altar, O LORD,

7 That I may hear the voice of thy praise and tell of all thy wondrous works.

8 LORD, I have loved the ritual of thy house and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

9 Destroy me not with sinners nor my life with bloody men,

10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; save me and be merciful unto me.

12 My foot has stood in the straight way; in the congregation will I bless the LORD.