Psalm 26:1-Psalm 27:1 - Prayer For Vindication
1 ([Psalm of David]) Vindicate me, O Jehovah, because I have walked with (a life-style of) integrity and I have trusted you without wavering. 2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and test me. Look closely (deeply) into my heart and mind. 3 Your loving-kindness is in front of me. I walk in your truth.
4 I do not sit with deceitful men, and I will not be found among hypocrites. 5 I hate the assembly of evildoers and will not sit with wicked people. 6 I will wash my hands in innocence. I will walk around your altar, O Jehovah. 7 Let me publish with a voice of thanksgiving and recount all your wonders (miracles).
8 O Jehovah, I love the place where you live, the home (spiritual retreat) (heart and mind) where your glory dwells. 9 Do not sweep me away with hardened sinners or my life along with bloodthirsty people. 10 Evil schemes are in their hands. Their right hands are full of bribes.
11 As for me, I walk in my integrity. Redeem (ransom) (rescue) me, and show me favor. 12 My feet stand on level ground. I will praise Jehovah in the congregation.
1 ([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?