New American Bible, Revised Edition

Psalms 26 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

PSALM 26

1. Of David.Judge me, Lord!For I have walked in my integrity.In the Lord I trust;I do not falter.

I

2. Examine me, Lord, and test me;search my heart and mind.

3. Your mercy is before my eyes;I walk guided by your faithfulness.

II

4. I do not sit with worthless men,nor with hypocrites do I mingle.

5. I hate an evil assembly;with the wicked I do not sit.

6. I will wash my hands in innocenceso that I may process around your altar, Lord,

7. To hear the sound of thanksgiving,and recount all your wondrous deeds.

8. Lord, I love the refuge of your house,the site of the dwelling-place of your glory.

III

9. Do not take me away with sinners,nor my life with the men of blood,

10. In whose hands there is a plot,their right hands full of bribery.

11. But I walk in my integrity;redeem me, be gracious to me!

12. My foot stands on level ground;in assemblies I will bless the Lord.