1Confirm that I'm innocent, Lord, for I have acted with integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without fail.
2Examine me, Lord, test me; investigate my thoughts and intentions.
3For I always remember your trustworthy love, and I follow your truth.
4I don't join in with liars and I don't associate with hypocrites.
5I refuse to get together with those who do evil, and I won't involve myself with the wicked.
6I wash my hands to show my innocence. I come to worship26:6. Literally, “I march around your altar”—part of the actions of worship. at your altar, Lord,
7singing my thanks, telling of all the wonderful things you have done.
8Lord, I love your house, the place where you live in your glory.
9Please don't sweep me away along with sinners. Don't include me with those who commit murder,
10whose hands carry out their evil schemes and grab hold of bribes.
11For I don't do that—I act with integrity. Save me and be gracious to me!
12I stand for what's right,26:12. “I stand for what's right”: literally, “My foot stands on level ground.” and I will praise the Lord when we meet together to worship him.