Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.
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Psalms 26:1
Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
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Psalms 26:2
Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
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Psalms 26:3
For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth.
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Psalms 26:4
I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders.
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Psalms 26:5
I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.
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Psalms 26:6
I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD,
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Psalms 26:7
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.
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Psalms 26:8
O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells.
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Psalms 26:9
Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,
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Psalms 26:10
In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.
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Psalms 26:11
But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.
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Psalms 26:12
My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.
