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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By David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not.
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Try me, O Jehovah, and prove me, Purified are my reins and my heart.
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For Thy kindness is before mine eyes, And I have walked habitually in Thy truth.

Separation from the Wicked

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I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.
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I have hated the assembly of evil doers, And with the wicked I sit not.

Commitment to Pure Worship

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I wash in innocency my hands, And I compass Thine altar, O Jehovah.
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To sound with a voice of confession, And to recount all Thy wonders.
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Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, And the place of the tabernacle of Thine honour.

Final Petition and Assurance

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Do not gather with sinners my soul, And with men of blood my life,
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In whose hand is a wicked device, And their right hand is full of bribes.
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And I, in mine integrity I walk, Redeem me, and favour me.
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My foot hath stood in uprightness, In assemblies I bless Jehovah!
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