Psalm 26 NLT NIV Parallel

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◄ Psalm 26 ►

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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