Psalm 26

^{1 a} He fleeth to God to be the Judge of his just cause, seing there is no equitie among men.

^{1 !} Dauid oppressed with many injuries, finding no helpe in the worlde, calleth for aide from God: & assured of his integritie toward Saul, desireth God to be his judge, & to defend his innocencie.

^{2 b} My very affections & inward motions of the heart.

^{3 c} He sheweth what stayed him, that he did not recompence euil for euil.

^{4 d} He declareth that thei can not walke in simplicitie before God, that delite in the companie of the vngodlie.

^{6 e} I wil serue thee with a pure affections, and with the godlie that sacrifice vnto thee.

^{6 !} Finally he maketh mencion of his sacrifice, which he wil offre for his deliuerance, & desireth to be in the companie of the faithful in the congregacion of God, whence he was banished by Saul, promising integritie of life, & open praises & thankesgiueing.

^{9 f} Destroye me not in the ouerthrowe of the wicked.

^{10 g} Whose cruel hands do execuse the malicious deuises of their heart.

^{11 h} I am preserued from mine enemies by the power of God, and therefore wil praise him openly.