[26:1] Declare me innocent, O Lord, because I do what is right and trust you completely.
[26:2] Examine me and test me, Lord; judge my desires and thoughts.
[26:3] Your constant love is my guide; your faithfulness always leads me.
[26:4] I do not keep company with worthless people; I have nothing to do with hypocrites.
[26:5] I hate the company of the evil and avoid the wicked.
[26:6] Lord, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent and march in worship around your altar.
[26:7] I sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell of all your wonderful deeds.
[26:8] I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells.
[26:9] Do not destroy me with the sinners; spare me from the fate of murderers—
[26:10] those who do evil all the time and are always ready to take bribes.
[26:11] As for me, I do what is right; be merciful to me and save me!
[26:12] I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the Lord.