Psalm 26

		Ps.  26:0   Of David

		Ps.  26:1  Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in 				             my integrity,
				      I have trusted in the LORD without 								   wavering.
		Ps. 26:2   Examine me, O LORD, and test me!
				     Evaluate my kidneys and my heart.
	
		Ps. 26:3  For your lovingkindness is before my eyes, 
				     and I have walked in your truth.

		Ps. 26:4  	I do not sit with deceitful men, 
			           nor do I associate with hypocrites.

		Ps. 26:5   	I hate the assembly of evildoers, 
					nor do I sit with the wicked.		
		
		Ps. 26:6   I wash my hands in innocence,
				       so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, 
	
		Ps. 26:7   to proclaim with a voice of thanksgiving 
				     and to tell all your wonders.

		Ps. 26:8   LORD, I love the habitation of your house 
			           and the place where your glory dwells.

		Ps. 26:9   Do not take me [nephesh] away along with 					        sinners, 
   				      nor my life with men of bloodshed,

		Ps. 26:10  in whose hands is a wicked scheme, 
				       and their right hand is full of bribes. 

		Ps. 26:11  But I shall walk in my integrity; 
					 Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

		Ps. 26:12  My foot stands on level ground; 
				      In the assembly I shall bless the LORD.