Psalm 26

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Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity;

I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.
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Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my heart and my mind.

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For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,
And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth.

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I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).

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I hate the company of evildoers,
And will not sit with the wicked.

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I will wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go about Your altar, O Lord,

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That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving
And declare all Your wonders.

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O Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
And the place where Your glory dwells.

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Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed,

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In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes.

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But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me.

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My foot stands on a level place;
In the congregations I will bless the Lord.