Psalm 26 (NASB2020)

Psalm 26

Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.

A Psalm of David.

1 26:1 Lit JudgeVindicate me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity,

And I have trusted in the Lord 26:1 Lit I do not slidewithout wavering.

2Examine me, Lord, and put me to the test;

Refine my 26:2 Lit kidneys, figurative for inner manmind and my heart.

3For Your 26:3 Or faithfulnessgoodness is before my eyes,

And I have walked in Your truth.

4I do not sit with 26:4 Or worthless men; lit men of falsehooddeceitful people,

Nor will I go with 26:4 Or dissemblers, hypocritespretenders.

5I hate the assembly of evildoers,

And I will not sit with the wicked.

6I will wash my hands in innocence,

And I will go around Your altar, Lord,

7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving

And declare all Your 26:7 Or miracleswonders.

8¶Lord, I love the dwelling of Your house,

And the place 26:8 Lit of the tabernacle of Your glorywhere Your glory remains.

9Do not 26:9 Lit gathertake my soul away along with sinners,

Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

10In whose hands is a wicked scheme,

And whose right hand is full of bribes.

11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity;

Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

12My foot stands on level ground;

In the congregations I will bless the Lord.

Understand Psalm 26

Walk through Psalm 26 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.