Psalm 26

The Prayer of a Good Person

1 Declare me innocent, O Lord,

because I do what is right

and trust you completely.

2 Examine me and test me, Lord;

judge my desires and thoughts.

3 Your constant love is my guide;

your faithfulness always leads me.

4 I do not keep company with worthless people;

I have nothing to do with hypocrites.

5 I hate the company of the evil

and avoid the wicked.

6 Lord, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent

and march in worship around your altar.

7 I sing a hymn of thanksgiving

and tell of all your wonderful deeds.

8 I love the house where you live, O Lord,

the place where your glory dwells.

9 Do not destroy me with the sinners;

spare me from the fate of murderers—

10 those who do evil all the time

and are always ready to take bribes.

11 As for me, I do what is right;

be merciful to me and save me!

12 I am safe from all dangers;

in the assembly of his people I praise the Lord.

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