Psalms 26

Prayer for Vindication

Of David.

1 Vindicate me, Lord,

because I have lived with integrity

and have trusted in the  Lord without wavering.  * 26:1 2Kg 20:3; Ps 7:8

2 Test me, Lord, and try me;

examine my heart and mind.  * 26:2 Ps 7:9; 17:3; 139:23

3 For your faithful love guides me,  * 26:3 Lit love is in front of my eyes

and I live by your truth.  * 26:3 Ps 40:10; 86:11

4 I do not sit with the worthless

or associate with hypocrites.

5 I hate a crowd of evildoers,

and I do not sit with the wicked.  * 26:4–5 Ps 1:1; Pr 4:14–15

6 I wash my hands in innocence  * 26:6 Ps 73:13

and go around your altar, Lord,  * 26:6 Ps 43:4

7 raising my voice in thanksgiving  * 26:7 Jnh 2:9

and telling about your wondrous works.  * 26:7 Ps 9:1

8 Lord, I love the house where you dwell,

the place where your glory resides.  * 26:8 Ps 27:4

9 Do not destroy me along with sinners,

or my life along with men of bloodshed  * 26:9 Ps 28:3

10 in whose hands are evil schemes

and whose right hands are filled with bribes.  * 26:10 Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19; Ps 15:5

11 But I live with integrity;

redeem me and be gracious to me.  * 26:11 Jb 31:6; Ps 7:8

12 My foot stands on level ground;  * 26:12 Ps 27:11

I will bless the  Lord in the assemblies.  * 26:12 Ps 35:18; 40:9–10