PSALM 26
Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.
A Psalm of David.
And I have trusted in the Lord Lit I do not slidewithout wavering.
2Examine me, Lord, and put me to the test;
Refine my Lit kidneys, figurative for inner manmind and my heart.
3For Your Or faithfulnessgoodness is before my eyes,
And I have walked in Your truth.
4I do not sit with Or worthless men; lit men of falsehooddeceitful people,
Nor will I go with Or dissemblers, hypocritespretenders.
5I hate the assembly of evildoers,
And I will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go around Your altar, Lord,
7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving
And declare all Your Or miracleswonders.
8Lord, I love the dwelling of Your house,
And the place Lit of the tabernacle of Your glorywhere Your glory remains.
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 will walk in my integrity;
Redeem me, and be gracious to me.
12My foot stands on level ground;
In the congregations I will bless the Lord.
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