Psalm 26

A Psalm of David.

Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.

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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 1where thine honour dwelleth.

9
1Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with 2bloody men:

10
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is 1full of bribes.

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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.