THE *BOOK OF
PSALMS.

Psalm 26 ©

David beseeches God to do him right against his enemies, declaring before Him his uprightness, innocence and godliness; and assuring himself of being heard, promises thankfulness to God.

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A Psalm of David.

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JUDGE1 me,a O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

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2Examine me, O LORD, and 3prove me; try my reins and my heart.

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For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy 4truth.

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Ib have not sat with 5vain persons, neither 6will I go in with 7dissemblers.

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I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

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I will 8wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

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That I may 9publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

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LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine 10honour dwelleth.

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11Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with 12bloody men:

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13In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

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But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

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My foot standeth in an 14even place: in the 15congregations will I bless the LORD.