PSALM 26 [†]  q Vindicate me, O LORD,

for I have  r walked in my integrity,

and I have  s trusted in the LORD without wavering.

2  t Prove me, O LORD, and try me;

test my heart and  u my mind. [1]

3 For your  v steadfast love is before my eyes,

and I  w walk in your  v faithfulness.

4[†] I do not  x sit with men of  y falsehood,

nor do I consort with hypocrites.

5 I  z hate the assembly of evildoers,

and I will not sit with the wicked.

6 I  a wash my hands in innocence

and go around your altar, O LORD,

7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,

and telling all your  b wondrous deeds.

8 O LORD, I  c love the habitation of your house

and the place where your glory dwells.

9[†]  d Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,

nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

10 in whose hands are evil devices,

and whose right hands are full of  e bribes.

11[†] But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;

redeem me, and be gracious to me.

12[^] My foot stands on  f level ground;

in  g the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

Of David.