The Lord’s Holy Habitation and Dwelling Place: Publicly Praise His Presence! — Psalm 26 #2

Psalm 26 NLT

A psalm of David.

¹ Declare me innocent, O Lord,
    for I have acted with integrity;
    I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
² Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.
    Test my motives and my heart.
³ For I am always aware of your unfailing love,
    and I have lived according to your truth.
⁴ I do not spend time with liars
    or go along with hypocrites.
⁵ I hate the gatherings of those who do evil,
    and I refuse to join in with the wicked.

⁶ I wash my hands to declare my innocence.
    I come to your altar, O Lord,
⁷ singing a song of thanksgiving
    and telling of all your wonders.
⁸ I love your sanctuary, Lord,
    the place where your glorious presence dwells.

Psalm 26:6-8

⁹ Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners.

    Don’t condemn me along with murderers.

¹⁰ Their hands are dirty with evil schemes,

    and they constantly take bribes.

¹¹ But I am not like that; I live with integrity.

    So redeem me and show me mercy.

¹² Now I stand on solid ground,

    and I will publicly praise the Lord.

references & reflections

[1] https://womenlivingwell.org/2018/07/good-morning-girls-resources-psalm-26-30/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YssTAErT7Lo