New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 26

1 Declare me innocent, O LORD,<br>for I have acted with integrity;<br>I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.<br> 2 Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me.<br>Test my motives and my heart.<br> 3 For I am always aware of your unfailing love,<br>and I have lived according to your truth.<br> 4 I do not spend time with liars<br>or go along with hypocrites.<br> 5 I hate the gatherings of those who do evil,<br>and I refuse to join in with the wicked.<br> 6 I wash my hands to declare my innocence.<br>I come to your altar, O LORD,<br> 7 singing a song of thanksgiving<br>and telling of all your wonders.<br> 8 I love your sanctuary, LORD,<br>the place where your glorious presence dwells.<br> 9 Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners.<br>Don’t condemn me along with murderers.<br> 10 Their hands are dirty with evil schemes,<br>and they constantly take bribes.<br> 11 But I am not like that; I live with integrity.<br>So redeem me and show me mercy.<br> 12 Now I stand on solid ground,<br>and I will publicly praise the LORD.<br>