Psalm 26

Verse 1: Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, Lord, and try me, Examine my heart and my mind; For I have always been mindful of Your unfailing love And have lived in reliance on Your faithfulness. Chorus: I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. I abhor the assembly of evildoers And refuse to sit with the wicked. Verse 2: I wash my hands in innocence, And go about Your altar, Lord, proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds. Bridge: Lord, I love the house where You live, the place where Your glory dwells. Do not take away my soul along with sinners, y life with those who are bloodthirsty, in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. **Chorus ** I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me. My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord. [instrumental] Verse 1: Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, Lord, and try me, Examine my heart and my mind; For I have always been mindful of Your unfailing love And have lived in reliance on Your faithfulness. Chorus: I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. I abhor the assembly of evildoers And refuse to sit with the wicked. Verse 2: I wash my hands in innocence, And go about Your altar, Lord, proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds. Bridge: Lord, I love the house where You live, the place where Your glory dwells. Do not take away my soul along with sinners, y life with those who are bloodthirsty, in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. **Chorus ** I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me. My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord. [instrumental to end] Chorus: I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. I abhor the assembly of evildoers And refuse to sit with the wicked. Verse 2: I wash my hands in innocence, And go about Your altar, Lord, proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds. Bridge: Lord, I love the house where You live, the place where Your glory dwells. Do not take away my soul along with sinners, y life with those who are bloodthirsty, in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. **Chorus ** I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me. My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord. [instrumental to end]