Psalm 26

 ¹ Lord, defend me because I have lived an innocent life.
       I have trusted the Lord and never doubted.
 ² Lord, try me and test me;
       look closely into my heart and mind.
 ³ I see your love,
       and I live by your truth.
 ⁴ I do not spend time with liars,
       nor do I make friends with those who hide their sin.
 ⁵ I hate the company of evil people,
       and I won't sit with the wicked.
 ⁶ I wash my hands to show I am innocent,
       and I come to your altar, Lord.
 ⁷ I raise my voice in praise
       and tell of all the miracles you have done.
 ⁸ Lord, I love the Temple where you live,
       where your glory is.
 ⁹ Do not kill me with those sinners
       or take my life with those murderers.
 ¹⁰ Evil is in their hands,
       and they do wrong for money.
 ¹¹ But I have lived an innocent life,
       so save me and have mercy on me.
 ¹² I stand in a safe place.
       Lord, I praise you in the great meeting. (Psalm 26, New Century Version) Pin It Now!