A song by David.

26 Declare me innocent, Yahweh, because I have walked with integrity.

≈ I’ve trusted in Yahweh without wavering.

2 Examine me, Yahweh, and test me.

≈ Check out my mind and my motives.

3 I keep my eyes on your loyal commitment,

≈ and I walk about in your faithfulness.

4 I don’t associate with deceitful people,

≈ or with those who are dishonest.

5 I avoid the gatherings of evildoers,

≈ and I don’t meet with the wicked.

6 I wash my hands in innocence,

and I go around your altar, Yahweh,

7 to sing a praise song

≈ and to tell about all the wonderful things you’ve done.

8 Yahweh, I love the house where you live,

≈ the place where your power and splendour is continually displayed.

9 Don’t remove me along with sinners,

≈ or my life with people blood on their hands—

10 people who are plotting wickedness,

and whose pockets are full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I’ll walk with integrity.

Release me from my slavery and have mercy on me.

12 My feet stand on level ground.

I will bless Yahweh at our gatherings.