Psalms 26

 ¹ Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted in the LORD and I shall not slip.

 ² Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my heart and my mind.

 ³ For your loving kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in your truth.

 ⁴ I have not sat with deceitful people, nor will I go with hypocrites.

 ⁵ I have hated the assembly of evil doers and will not sit with the wicked.

 ⁶ I will wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD,

 ⁷ That I may proclaim your praise with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all your wondrous works.

 ⁸ LORD, I have loved the habitation of your house, and the place where your glory dwells.

 ⁹ Do not gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

 ¹⁰ In whose hands is a wicked scheme, and whose right hand is full of bribes.

 ¹¹ But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

 ¹² My foot stands in an even place; I will bless the LORD in the congregations.