Psalm 26
1
Vindicate me, Lord,
for I have led a blameless life;
I have trusted in the Lord
and have not faltered.
2
Test me, Lord, and try me,
examine my heart and my mind;
3
for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love
and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
4
I do not sit with the deceitful,
nor do I associate with hypocrites.
5
I abhor the assembly of evildoers
and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6
I wash my hands in innocence,
and go about your altar, Lord,
7
proclaiming aloud your praise
and telling of all your wonderful deeds.
8
Lord, I love the house where you live,
the place where your glory dwells.
9
Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
10
in whose hands are wicked schemes,
whose right hands are full of bribes.
11
I lead a blameless life;
deliver me and be merciful to me.
12
My feet stand on level ground;
in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.

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