Psalm 26 NKJV NLT Parallel

◄ Psalm 26 ►

New King James Version

New Living Translation

1[i]A Psalm[/i] of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip.

1Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

2Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart.

2Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.

3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth.

3For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth.

4I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites.

4I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.

5I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.

5I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.

6I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O LORD,

6I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O LORD,

7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works.

7singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.

8LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells.

8I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells.

9Do not gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men,

9Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don’t condemn me along with murderers.

10In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.

10Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes.

11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me.

11But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy.

12My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

12Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD.