Psalms26

David appeals to the LORD for judgment, asserting his integrity and trust in God, and requesting divine examination. He declares his separation from the wicked and his commitment to walking in God's truth and loving the divine habitation. David resolves to approach God's altar with innocency, offering thanksgiving, and anticipates blessing the LORD in congregations. He seeks redemption and mercy, confident in his steadfast path.

Plea for Vindication and Judgment

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A Psalme of David. Judge me, O Lord, for I haue walked in mine innocency: my trust hath bene also in the Lord: therefore shall I not slide.
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Proue me, O Lord, and trie mee: examine my reines, and mine heart.
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For thy louing kindnesse is before mine eyes: therefore haue I walked in thy trueth.

Separation from the Wicked

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I haue not hanted with vaine persons, neither kept companie with the dissemblers.
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I haue hated the assemblie of the euill, and haue not companied with the wicked.

Commitment to Pure Worship

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I will wash mine handes in innocencie, O Lord, and compasse thine altar,
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That I may declare with the voyce of thankesgiuing, and set foorth all thy wonderous woorkes.
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O Lord, I haue loued the habitation of thine house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

Final Petition and Assurance

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Gather not my soule with the sinners, nor my life with the bloodie men:
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In whose handes is wickednes, and their right hand is full of bribes.
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But I will walke in mine innocencie: redeeme me therefore, and be mercifull vnto me.
12
My foote standeth in vprightnesse: I will praise thee, O Lord, in the Congregations.
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