Psalms 26

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