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  • Psalm 26

    Psalm 26

    Of David.

    26 Establish justice for me, Lord,
        because I have walked with integrity.
        I’ve trusted the Lord without wavering.
    2 Examine me, Lord; put me to the test!
        Purify my mind and my heart.
    3 Because your faithful love is right in front of me—
        I walk in your truth!
    4 I don’t spend time with people up to no good;
        I don’t keep company with liars.
    5 I detest the company of evildoers,
        and I don’t sit with wicked people.
    6 I wash my hands—they are innocent!
        I walk all around your altar, Lord,
    7         proclaiming out loud my thanks,
            declaring all your wonderful deeds!
    8 I love the beauty of your house, Lord;
        I love the place where your glory resides.

    9 Don’t gather me up with the sinners,
        taking my life along with violent people
    10     in whose hands are evil schemes,
        whose strong hands are full of bribes.
    11 But me? I walk with integrity.
        Save me! Have mercy on me!

    12 My feet now stand on level ground.
        I will bless the Lord in the great congregation.