Psalm 26:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 26:6-7

Psalms 26:6-7. I will wash my hands in innocency “It was a common custom among all the Jews to wash before prayers; but the priests, in particular, were not to perform any sacred office in the sanctuary till they had poured water out of the laver, and washed their hands in it. David here alludes to this custom. But, because those outward ablutions might still leave impurities within, which all the water in the world could not wash away, he here declares that he would wash his hands in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 26-28 Living uprightlyDavid appeals to God to support him against those who plot evil against him. God has done a work of grace in his life, and this causes him to hate the company of worthless people and make every effort to live the sort of life that pleases God (26:1-5). He desires righteousness, delights in worship, loves to spend hours in the house of God and enjoys telling others about God (6-8). He therefore asks that he will not suffer the same end as the wicked (9-10). Though... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 26:7

tell of = recount. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 26:7

4-8. As exemplified by the fruits of divine grace, presented in his life, especially in his avoiding the wicked and his purposes of cleaving to God's worship. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 26In this individual lament psalm, which is similar to Psalms 25 but does not contain confession, David asked for God’s vindication because of his personal integrity. Psalms 26 (Psalms 26:6-8), 27 (Psalms 26:4-7), and 28 (Psalms 26:2) all reveal David’s love for God’s sanctuary and so uncover his love for the Lord. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 26:4-8

2. Proof of integrity 26:4-8 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 26:6-8

He preferred the sanctuary of the Lord to the meeting places of the wicked (cf. Psalms 26:5). Washing the hands in innocence is a figurative way of saying that his actions were righteous (cf. Matthew 27:24). He offered sacrifices to God in worship, and praised God, rather than ignoring Him as the wicked did. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:1-12

This Ps. appears to belong to a later age than David’s, when the Temple (Psalms 26:8), with its altar (Psalms 26:6), and its public assemblies for worship (Psalms 26:12), was a familiar institution. The writer, conscious of his own uprightness, protests against the idea of being classed with the wicked, and sharing their untimely fate. He appeals at the outset to God’s judgment, and at the close preaches the assurance that it will not fail him.1. Therefore I shall not slide] RV ’without... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 26:7

(7) That I may . . .—Literally, to make to hear the voice of praise. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 26:1-12THE image of "the way" which is characteristic of Psalms 25:1-22 reappears in a modified form in this psalm, which speaks of "walking in integrity" and truth and of "feet standing in an even place." Other resemblances to the preceding psalm are the use of "redeem," "be merciful"; the references to God’s lovingkindness and truth, in which the psalmist walks, and to his own integrity. These similarities may or may not indicate common authorship, but probably guided the compilers in... read more

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