Psalm 26

New International Version

⁴ I do not sit^(J)with the deceitful,
    nor do I associate with hypocrites.^(K)
5 I abhor^(L)the assembly of evildoers
    and refuse to sit with the wicked.
⁶ I wash my hands in innocence,^(M)
    and go about your altar,Lord,
⁷ proclaiming aloud your praise^(N)
    and telling of all your wonderful deeds.^(O)

⁸ Lord, I love^(P)the house where you live,
    the place where your glory dwells.^(Q)
9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
    my life with those who are bloodthirsty,^(R)
10 in whose hands are wicked schemes,^(S)
    whose right hands are full of bribes.^(T)
11 I lead a blameless life;
    deliver me^(U)and be merciful to me.

¹² My feet stand on level ground;^(V)
    in the great congregation^(W)I will praise theLord.