26 lines
1020 B
Markdown
26 lines
1020 B
Markdown
# Chapter 26
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1 Declare me innocent, O Lord,
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for I have acted with integrity;
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I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
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2 Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.
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Test my motives and my heart.
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3 For I am always aware of your unfailing love,
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and I have lived according to your truth.
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4 I do not spend time with liars
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or go along with hypocrites.
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5 I hate the gatherings of those who do evil,
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and I refuse to join in with the wicked.
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6 I wash my hands to declare my innocence.
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I come to your altar, O Lord,
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7 singing a song of thanksgiving
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and telling of all your wonders.
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8 I love your sanctuary, Lord,
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the place where your glorious presence dwells.
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9 Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners.
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Don’t condemn me along with murderers.
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10 Their hands are dirty with evil schemes,
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and they constantly take bribes.
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11 But I am not like that; I live with integrity.
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So redeem me and show me mercy.
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12 Now I stand on solid ground,
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and I will publicly praise the Lord. |