New King James Version (NKJV), A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and Redemption. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. David says that he has walked in integrity and obedience—He loves the Lord’s house. Psalm 26:4 "I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers." BOOK I Psalms 1–41 - Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God. 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. the world … Test my motives and my heart. What Psalm 26 … A Protestation of Integrity. Psalm 18. He wrote Psalms 2-41 when his enemies were fighting him. May we never forget that Your plan and purposes are working out in our life for our eternal benefit and for Your greater glory – even during those times when we are beset by difficulties, dangers, deprivation and disappointments. Ps 22:4; 40:4; Isa 12:2; 25:9; Jer 17:7; Da 3:28, S Dt 6:6; S Ps 7:9; Jer 11:20; 20:12; Eze 11:5, Ps 27:11; 40:2; 143:10; Isa 26:7; 40:3-4; 45:13; Zec 4:7; Lk 6:17, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. Psalms 26. 9 (I)Do[c] not gather my soul with sinners,Nor my life with bloodthirsty men,10 In whose hands is a sinister scheme,And whose right hand is full of (J)bribes. Psalm 31. Psalm 26. 11 walked in my integrity,and I have #See Ps. A Psalm of David. # See Ps. 26. Psalms 26:6. I Will Bless the LordOf David. 24 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof,1. A Psalm of David.. 26 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.. 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.. 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. 26 Judge me,+ O Jehovah, for I myself have walked in my own integrity,+. 4 I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. That is, chosen … Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? The author invites the Lord to test his integrity, asserts his innocence and declares his loyalty to God.By David. Psalm 26. Psalm 32. Psalm 22. Psalm 26 is simply titled A Psalm of David. 20:7)walked in my integrity.#(Ps. All rights reserved worldwide. Psalm 23. and have not faltered. Psalm 15:2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. So, he probably wrote Psalm 26 when he was fighting someone. Attempts to place it at a specific time in David’s life are unsure. Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity;Redeem me and be merciful to me.12 (K)My foot stands in an even place;In the congregations I will bless the Lord. Used by permission. While it cannot be said for certain that Psalm 26 was composed by the king (as in the case of those psalms attributed to him by inspired New Testament writers, e.g., Matthew 22:43; Acts 1:16), a strong circumstantial case can be made for David’s authorship. It shares themes with many psalms, but we note that despite the danger of evil associates, David remained confident that he would not slip, and that he would securely stand in an even place. 26 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. Psalms. Psalm 17. And in Jehovah I have trusted, that I may not wobble.+ 2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test;+ 2 Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love. ... Psalm 26. Psalm 27. Vindicate me, O Lord,for I have integrity,#tn Heb “for I Complete Concise Chapter Contents. 2 Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. 11:1trusted in the Lord without wavering. Heavenly Father, thank You for the encouraging witness we have in the life of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. Psalm 73:13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence. Psalm 16. Of David. Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. So, we can be confident from that and this superscription that David wrote Psalm 26. (T)11 I lead a blameless life;    deliver me(U) and be merciful to me. 6 I will wash my hands in innocence;So I will go about Your altar, O Lord,7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving,And tell of all Your wondrous works.8 Lord, (H)I have loved the habitation of Your house,And the place [b]where Your glory dwells. David, in this psalm, appeals to God touching his integrity. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 1 Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I … I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.” Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. 2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. Psalm 26 - King James Version;A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and Redemption;Vindicate Me, O Lord; A Psalm of David. 7:8 Vindicate me, O Lord,for I have #ver. So, David begins this lament psalm with a combination of an invocation, a petition, and an expression of confidence. All rights reserved. 12 My feet stand on level ground;(V)    in the great congregation(W) I will praise the Lord. for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. PSALM 26 OVERVIEW. It is "a profession of integrity by a Levite, engaged in worshipping Yahweh in the temple choir. trusted. A Psalm of David. Ps 26:1–3, matched by Ps 26:11–12, remind God of past integrity while asking for purification; Ps 26:4–5, matched by Ps 26:9–10, pray for inclusion among the just; Ps 26:6–8, the center of the poem, express the joy in God at the heart of all ritual. Psalm 26 1 Psalm 26 Of David. Although we do not have a specific historical event, which is linked with Psalm 26, it appears that David is being accused of associating with ungodly men and participating in wickedness. A psalm of David. The sweet singer of Israel appears before us in this Psalm as one enduring reproach; in this he was the type of the great Son of David, and is an encouraging example to us to carry the burden of slander to the throne of grace. 26 Vindicate (A)me, O Lord,For I have (B)walked in my integrity. [3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. Psalm 33. Psalm 26#sn Psalm 26. 7:8me, O Lord,For I have # Kin. But David clings to his integrity and is crying out for the Lord to judge his case and come to his defence. Handed down. Psalm 19. Title. Sign up here! 13:5; 28:7)I have also trusted in the Lord;I 26 Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide. Psalm 24. (2) Ever conscious of the divine kindness and faithfulness, he abstains from all association with the wicked (v. 3-4). David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ, of whom what he here says of his spotless innocence was fully and eminently true, and of Christ only, and to Him we may apply it. Psalm 29. 8 Jehovah, I love the house where you dwell,+ Psalm 26 is the 26th psalm from the Book of Psalms.. 2 Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3 for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. 8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place [b]where Your glory dwells. (A Psalm of David.) Psalm 28. 7:9; 26. A miktam of David. Psalm 35. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. Psalm 4:5 Psalm 21. 4 I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. Psalm 26 – Standing in an Even Place. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and make yourselves clean. A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and RedemptionA Psalm of David.Vindicate #Ps. (D)2 Test me,(E) Lord, and try me,    examine my heart and my mind;(F)3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love(G)    and have lived(H) in reliance on your faithfulness. NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. (Q)9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners,    my life with those who are bloodthirsty,(R)10 in whose hands are wicked schemes,(S)    whose right hands are full of bribes. Praying through Psalm 26:2 . Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. (1) He professes integrity in walk, and unwavering trust in Yahweh, as attested by Yahweh Himself (v. 1-2). I will wash my hands in innocency The Vulgate Latin version renders it, "among innocent persons"; men of a holy harmless life and conversation; with these he determined to converse in common, and not with such as before described; or the sense is, that he would wash his hands, in token of his innocence, integrity, and uprightness, he had before spoke of, and of his having … 3 For I am always aware of your unfailing love, Of David. KJV Psalm 26:1 And we’ve already seen how Psalm 26 can easily fit David’s life when King Saul was chasing him. # See Ps. 5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore … The King of Glory. Chapter 26. 1 Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord. (C)I have also trusted in the Lord;I shall not slip.2 (D)Examine me, O Lord, and [a]prove me;Try my mind and my heart.3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,And (E)I have walked in Your truth.4 I have not (F)sat with idolatrous mortals,Nor will I go in with hypocrites.5 I have (G)hated the assembly of evildoers,And will not sit with the wicked. Psalm 30. 1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Holy David is in this psalm putting himself upon a solemn trial, not by God and his country, but by God and his own conscience, to both which he appeals touching his integrity (v. 1, v. 2), for the proof of which he alleges, I.His constant regard to God and his grace ().II. (K)5 I abhor(L) the assembly of evildoers    and refuse to sit with the wicked.6 I wash my hands in innocence,(M)    and go about your altar, Lord,7 proclaiming aloud your praise(N)    and telling of all your wonderful deeds.(O). He did not feel safe. Psalm 20. For all the saints. 2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Sign up here! He asked God to show him that he was safe because he was honest to God. 20:3; (Prov. New International Version (NIV). 4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites; 5 Psalm 43:4 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 Vindicate me,(A) Lord,    for I have led a blameless life;(B)I have trusted(C) in the Lord    and have not faltered. Psalm 25:21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. 6 I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah, 7 To cause the sound of thanksgiving to be heard+ And to declare all your wonderful works. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in … Psalm 34. 8 Lord, I love(P) the house where you live,    the place where your glory dwells. Psalms 26. 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