Psalms 26

I Have Walked in Integrity

1 Judge me, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Faith: Psalms 21:7, 28:7, Hebrews 10:23. Judgment: Psalms 7:8, 1 Samuel 24:15. References Lord: 2 Kings 20:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 15:2, 25:21, 62:2, Proverbs 20:7 +5

2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. References Lord: Zechariah 13:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:9, 17:3, 66:10, Job 13:23

3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character.. Truth: 2 Kings 20:3, 2 John 1:4. Parallel theme: 1 John 1:7

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:1, 119:63, 119:115, Proverbs 9:6, 12:11, 13:20, Jeremiah 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:17 +4

5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:1, 31:6

6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: Sacrifice: Psalms 43:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:4, 73:13, 1 Timothy 2:8, Titus 3:5

7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:1, 9:14, 72:18, 95:2, 105:2, 118:19, 118:27, 119:27, 134:2, 145:5 +5

8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. References Lord: Psalms 122:9, Isaiah 38:20, 38:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 84:10, Luke 2:46, 2:49

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: Blood: Psalms 139:19

10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. Parallel theme: Psalms 52:2, Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19, 1 Samuel 8:3

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeemRedeem: גָּאַל (Gaal). The Hebrew gaal (גָּאַל) means to redeem or act as kinsman-redeemer (go'el)—buying back family property or relatives. It foreshadows Christ redeeming His people through His blood. me, and be merciful unto me. Redemption: Psalms 69:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 26:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:10

12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Psalms 27:11, 111:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:2, 1 Samuel 2:9, Proverbs 10:9