Psalm 26
This psalm is a declaration of integrity and a plea for vindication from God. The psalmist asserts his blameless conduct and devotion, seeking divine judgment and protection from the wicked. It is traditionally prayed when seeking vindication, affirming one's commitment to righteousness, or asking for protection from corrupt influences.
By David. Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering.
1 By David. Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering.
2 Examine me, Yahweh, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.
3 For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.
4 I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence, so I will go about your altar, Yahweh,
7 that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your wondrous deeds.
8 Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.
9 Don’t gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men
10 in whose hands is wickedness; their right hand is full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
12 My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh.
Hebrew numbering, the one used in most Bibles and searches. In Catholic liturgy (Greek numbering) this psalm may appear one number lower between 10 and 147.