Psalm 26 NIV NLT Parallel

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◄ Psalm 26 ►

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1Of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered.

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

2Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;

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

3for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

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

4I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.

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

5I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.

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

6I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD,

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

7proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

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

8LORD, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.

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

9Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,

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

10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

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

11I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.

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

12My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.

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