King James (Authorized) Version

Psalm 26

A Psalm of David.

Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

That I may publish with 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.1

Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:2 3

In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.4

But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

Source notes (4)

Footnote where…: Heb. of the tabernacle of thy honour
Footnote Gather…: or, Take not away
Footnote bloody…: Heb. men of blood
Footnote full…: Heb. filled with

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