Psalm 26

A Psalm of David.

1. Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity:

I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.

2. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me;

try my reins and my heart.

3. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes:

and I have walked in thy truth.

4. I have not sat with vain persons,

neither will I go in with dissemblers.

5. I have hated the congregation of evil doers;

and will not sit with the wicked.

6. I will wash mine hands in innocency:

so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:

7. that I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,

and tell of all thy wondrous works.

8. Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house,

and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

9. Gather not my soul with sinners,

nor my life with bloody men:

10. in whose hands is mischief,

and their right hand is full of bribes.

11. But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity:

redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

12. My foot standeth in an even place:

in the congregations will I bless the Lord.