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Psalms 26

¹Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

²Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.

³For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth.

⁴I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.

⁵I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.

⁶I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O Lord,

⁷singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.

⁸I love your sanctuary, Lord, the place where your glorious presence dwells.

⁹Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don’t condemn me along with murderers.

¹⁰Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes.

¹¹But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy.

¹²Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the Lord.

Psalms 26 (NLT)

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