Psalms
(Of David’s.)
26 Do justice for me, Jehovah, because I go sincerely
and put an unfaltering trust in Jehovah.
2 Test me, Jehovah, and try me,
probe my heart and brain,
3 Because I have your friendship before my eyes
and walk by your good faith,
4 I have not taken my seat with disorderly men
and do not go in with underhanded men,
5 I hate a coterie of evil-doers
and will not live with knaves.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence
and go round your altar, Jehovah,
7 To sound the voice of thanksgiving
and tell the story of all your wonders.
8 Jehovah, I love the site of your house,
the place where your glory is tabernacled.
9 Do not sweep away my life with sinners,
with murderers my being,
10 Who have misdeeds in hand
and their fists full of bribes.
11 But I go sincerely;
redeem me, Jehovah, and be gracious to me.
12 My foot is standing on level ground;
in assembled throngs I will bless Jehovah.