26:1
[Of David] Yahweh, be my judge! I go on my way in innocence, my trust in Yahweh never wavers.
26:2
Probe me, Yahweh, examine me, Test my heart and my mind in the fire.
26:3
For your faithful love is before my eyes, and I live my life by your truth.
26:4
No sitting with wastrels for me, no travelling with hypocrites;
26:5
I hate the company of sinners, I refuse to sit down with the wicked.
26:6
I will wash my hands in innocence and join the procession round your altar, Yahweh,
26:7
to make heard the sound of thanksgiving, to proclaim all your wonders.
26:8
Yahweh, I love the beauty of your house and the place where your glory dwells.
26:9
Do not couple me with sinners, nor my life with men of violence,
26:10
whose hands are stained with guilt, their right hands heavy with bribes.
26:11
In innocence I will go on my way; ransom me, take pity on me.
26:12
I take my stand on the right path; I will bless you, Yahweh, in the assemblies.
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