Psalm - 26

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1 V indicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted in, leaned on, and relied on the Lord without wavering and I shall not slide.

2 E xamine me, O Lord, and prove me; test my heart and my mind.

3 F or Your loving-kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.

4 I do not sit with false persons, nor fellowship with pretenders;

5 I hate the company of evildoers and will not sit with the wicked.

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

7 T hat I may make the voice of thanksgiving heard and may tell of all Your wondrous works.

8 L ord, I love the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells.

9 G ather me not with sinners and sweep me not away, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

10 I n whose hands is wickedness, and their right hands are full of bribes.

11 B ut as for me, I will walk in my integrity; redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me.

12 M y foot stands on an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord.