Psalms 26

David's [song].

<1> Lord, judge me and prove

that I have lived a pure life

and that I depended on you to keep me from falling.

<2> Lord, try me and test me.

Test my deepest thoughts and emotions.

<3> I always remember your faithful love.

I depend on your faithfulness.

<4> I don't run around with troublemakers.

I have nothing to do with hypocrites.[139]

<5> I hate being around evil people.

I refuse to join those gangs of crooks.

<6> Lord, I wash my hands to make myself pure

so that I can come to your altar.

<7> I sing a song to give you thanks,

and I tell about all the wonderful things you have done.

<8> Lord, I love the house[140] where you live,

the place where your glory[141] is.

<9> Lord, don't group me with those sinners.

Don't kill me with those murderers.

<10> They are guilty of cheating people.

They take money to do bad things.

<11> But I am innocent,

so be kind to me and save me.

<12> I am safe from all dangers

as I stand here praising you

among those who are calling your people to the assembly.[142]