Psalm 26

Be thou my judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently  *

my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall.

Examine me, O Lord, and prove me *

try out my reins and my heart.

For thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes *

and I will walk in thy truth.

I have not dwelt with vain persons *

neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.

I have hated the congregation of the wicked *

and will not sit among the ungodly.

I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord *

and so will I go to thine altar.

That I may shew the voice of thanksgiving *

and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house *

and the place where thine honour dwelleth.