Psalms 26 - Amplified Bible(AMP)

Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.

A Psalm of David.

1Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity;

I have trusted in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.

2Examine me, O Lord, and try me;

Test my heart and my mind.

3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,

And I have walked in Your truth.

4I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,

Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).

5I hate the company of evildoers,

And will not sit with the wicked.

6I will wash my hands in innocence,

And I will go about Your altar, O Lord,

7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving

And declare all Your wonders.

8¶O Lord, I love the habitation of Your house

And the place where Your glory dwells.

9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,

Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

10In whose hands is a wicked scheme,

And whose right hand is full of bribes.

11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;

Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me.

12My foot stands on a level place;

In the congregations I will bless the Lord.