Psalms 26 David Turns to God, Trusting in His Own Integrity

 Psalms 26

David Turns to God, Trusting in His Own Integrity

1 Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted also in the Lord; I will not be moved.

2 Examine me, O Lord, and try me: search my reins and my heart.

3 For your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in your truth.

4 I have not sat with vain men, nor have I conversed with deceitful men.

5 I have hated the assembly of evildoers; I will not associate with the wicked.

6 I wash my hands in innocence; so I will walk around your altar, O Lord,

7 To proclaim with the voice of praise, and to tell of all your wondrous works.

8 O Lord, I have loved the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.

9 Do not take my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, 

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

11 But I walk in my integrity; deliver me, and have mercy on me. 

12 My foot stands on level ground; in the congregations I will praise the Lord.