Psalm 26: Vindicate me LORD

Vindicate me, LORD,

I’ve led a blameless life

And I’ve trusted in the LORD without wavering.

Justify me LORD,

I’ve led a blameless life.

Redeem me and be merciful to me.

Test me and try me O LORD,

Examine my heart and my mind.

Your love is ever before me,

And I walk every day in your truth.

I will not sit down,

With men who plan deceit,

Nor will I spend my time with the hypocrites;

And I will not sit down,

With evil, wicked men,

For I abhor and hate their society.

I’ve washed my hands, I am innocent.

Your mighty deeds I proclaim.

I love the house where you live LORD,

That place where your glory dwells.

Do not take away,

My soul with sinful men,

Or let my life be lost to the bloodthirsty.

Their hands shape wicked schemes, 

Their right hands taking bribes.

Be merciful to me and redeem me.

My feet stand on ground that’s level,

Therefore I’ll praise you O LORD. 

I’ll stand in that great assembly,

And I will bring praise to my LORD.

Bring my praises.