Psalms 26
Prayer for Vindication
1Davidic. Vindicate me, Lord,because I have lived with integrity
and have trusted in the Lord without wavering. a
2 Test me, Lord, and try me;
examine my heart and mind. b
3 For Your faithful love is before my eyes,
and I live by Your truth. c
4 I do not sit with the worthless
or associate with hypocrites.
5 I hate a crowd of evildoers,
and I do not sit with the wicked. d
6 I wash my hands ▼
▼A ritual or ceremonial washing to express innocence
in innocence fand go around Your altar, Lord g
7 raising my voice in thanksgiving h
and telling about Your wonderful works. i
8 Lord, I love the house where You dwell,
the place where Your glory resides. j
9 Do not destroy me along with sinners,
or my life along with men of bloodshed k
10 in whose hands are evil schemes
and whose right hands are filled with bribes. l
11 But I live with integrity;
redeem me and be gracious to me. m
12 My foot stands on level ground; n
I will praise the Lord in the assemblies. o
Copyright information for
HCSB