1Von David. Hilf mir zum Recht, HERR! Denn in meiner Lauterkeit bin ich gewandelt; und auf den HERRN habe ich vertraut, ich werde nicht wanken.2Prüfe mich, HERR, und erprobe mich; läutere meine Nieren[1] und mein Herz! (Ps 17,3)3Denn deine Gnade war mir vor Augen, und in deiner Wahrheit[2] wandelte ich.4Ich habe nicht bei trügerischen Leuten gesessen, und mit Hinterlistigen ging ich nicht um.5Ich habe die Versammlungen der Übeltäter gehasst, und bei Gottlosen saß ich nicht. (Ps 1,1; Ps 101,4)6Ich wasche meine Hände in Unschuld, und umschreite deinen Altar, HERR, (Ps 24,4; Ps 73,13)7um laut[3] ein Danklied hören zu lassen und alle deine Wundertaten zu erzählen. (1Chr 16,24; Ps 9,2)8HERR, ich liebe die Wohnung deines Hauses und den Wohnort deiner Herrlichkeit. (2Mo 40,34; 2Chr 7,1; Ps 122,1; Lk 2,49)9Raffe meine Seele nicht weg mit den Sündern, noch mein Leben mit Blutmenschen, (Ps 28,3)10an deren Händen Schandtat und deren Rechte voll Bestechung ist!11Ich aber wandle in meiner Lauterkeit. Erlöse mich und sei mir gnädig! (Ps 101,2)12Mein Fuß steht auf ebenem Boden. Den HERRN werde ich in Versammlungen preisen. (Ps 22,23; Ps 68,27; Ps 107,32)
1Of David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. (Ps 7,8; Ps 11,1; Ps 26,11)2Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.[1] (Ps 7,9; Ps 17,3; Ps 139,23)3For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. (2Kön 20,3; Ps 25,10; Ps 86,11)4I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. (Hi 11,11; Ps 1,1)5I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. (Ps 31,6; Ps 139,21)6I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord, (2Mo 30,19; 5Mo 21,6; Ps 73,13)7proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. (Ps 9,1)8O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. (Ps 27,4)9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, (Ps 28,3)10in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. (2Mo 23,8; 5Mo 16,19)11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.12My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord. (Ps 22,25; Ps 27,11)
1Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.2Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;3for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.4I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.5I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.6I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, Lord,7proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.8Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.9Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.11I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.12My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.
1LORD, when you hand down your sentence, let it be in my favour. I have lived without blame. I have trusted in the LORD. I have never doubted him.2LORD, test me. Try me out. Look deep down into my heart and mind.3I have always remembered your love that never fails. I have always depended on the fact that you are faithful.4I don’t spend time with people who tell lies. I don’t keep company with pretenders.5I hate to be with a group of sinful people. I refuse to spend time with those who are evil.6I wash my hands to show that I’m not guilty. LORD, I come near your altar.7I shout my praise to you. I tell about all the wonderful things you have done.8LORD, I love the house where you live. I love the place where your glory is.9Don’t destroy me together with sinners. Don’t take away my life along with murderers.10Their hands are always planning to do evil. Their right hands are full of money that has bought their help.11But I live without blame. Save me from harm and treat me with kindness.12My feet stand on level ground. In the whole community I will praise the LORD.
Psalm 26
King James Version
1A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.2Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.3For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.5I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.6I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.8LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.9Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:10In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.12My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.