>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/26?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0771a::c0771a) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/26.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/26.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/26/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This chapter is a psalm of David, expressing his desire for God's judgment and mercy as he commits to live righteously and avoid wickedness, likely intended for public worship and reflection. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>David is asking God to look at his heart, because he tries to be good and stay away from bad people. He loves being in God's house and wants to tell everyone how wonderful God is. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>David is asking the Lord to judge him fairly, as he has lived with integrity and stayed away from evil. He expresses his love for God's house and vows to continue walking in righteousness, hoping for God's mercy and redemption. David wants to praise God publicly, showing gratitude for His lovingkindness and truth. > >#Gospel/Integrity #Gospel/Mercy #Gospel/Gratitude ###### 1 1 Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide. ###### 2 2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. ###### 3 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. ###### 4 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. ###### 5 5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. ###### 6 6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord: ###### 7 7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. ###### 8 8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. ###### 9 9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: ###### 10 10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. ###### 11 11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me. ###### 12 12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.