Psalm 26
Prayer of Innocence
1 Of David.
I
Judge me, Lord!
For I have walked in my integrity.
In the Lord I trust;
I do not falter.
2 Examine me, Lord, and test me;
search my heart and mind.
3 Your mercy is before my eyes;
I walk guided by your faithfulness.
II
4 I do not sit with worthless men,
nor with hypocrites do I mingle.
5 I hate an evil assembly;
with the wicked I do not sit.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence
so that I may process around your altar, Lord,
7 To hear the sound of thanksgiving,
and recount all your wondrous deeds.
8 Lord, I love the refuge of your house,
the site of the dwelling-place of your glory.
III
9 Do not take me away with sinners,
nor my life with the men of blood,
10 In whose hands there is a plot,
their right hands full of bribery.
11 But I walk in my integrity;
redeem me, be gracious to me!
12 My foot stands on level ground;
in assemblies I will bless the Lord.