Psalm 26 | Liturgical Calendar

1

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

my trust has been in the Lord; therefore I shall not fall.

2

Test me, O Lord, and prove me; *

examine my heart and my mind.

3

For your loving-kindness is ever before my eyes, *

and I will walk in your truth.

4

I have not dwelt with evildoers, *

neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.

5

I have hated the company of the wicked, *

and will not sit among the ungodly.

6

I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, *

and so will I go to your altar,

7

That I may lift up the voice of thanksgiving *

and tell of all your wondrous works.

8

Lord, I have loved the habitation of your house *

and the place where your honor dwells.

9

O take not away my soul with the sinners, *

nor my life with the bloodthirsty,

10

Whose hands are full of wickedness, *

and their right hand full of bribes.

11

But as for me, I will walk innocently; *

O deliver me, and be merciful unto me.

12

My foot stands firm; *

I will praise the Lord in the congregations.