Psalms

The first book of Psalms, song 26, New English Translation and King James Version

Psalm 26

New English Translation

By David.

   1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.
   2 Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!
   3 For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.
   4 I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.
   5 I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.
   6 I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD,
   7 to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.
   8 O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.
   9 Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,
   10 who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.
   11 But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!
   12 I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD.

King James Version

A Psalm of David.

   1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
   2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
   3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
   4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
   5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
   6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
   7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
   8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
   9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
   10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
   11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
   12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.