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James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 24 Proper Psalm for Ascension Day ( Evening). Psalms 24-26 = Day 5 ( Morning). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:1

Judge me, O YHWH, for I have walked in my integrity, I have trusted also in YHWH without wavering. He is confident that having received the forgiveness that he had pleaded for in Psalms 25:0 he can now call on YHWH to judge him in the present as one who has been faithful, and has walked in integrity (compare Psalms 25:21). He is ready to open his whole life to YHWH’s scrutiny. And he is not afraid, because he knows that he has trusted YHWH with an unwavering trust (compare Psalms 25:2), a trust... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:1-12

XXVI. A persecuted man protests his absolute innocence, his avoidance of unfaithful Jews, his joy in the Temple service. The claim to innocence is repugnant to Christian feeling, scarcely less so than the imprecations upon enemies which occur frequently in other Pss. Men become humble in the Christian sense through the vision of Him in whom there was no sin. Psalms 26:3 . in thy truth: i.e. in the confidence that Thou art faithful. Psalms 26:6 . This is the only direct evidence in the Bible... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 26:1

Judge me, i.e. plead my cause, or give sentence for me; as this phrase is commonly used, as Psalms 10:18; Psalms 43:1; Psalms 72:4; Isaiah 1:17. I can obtain no right from men. The supreme and subordinate magistrates are mine implacable and resolved enemies. Do thou therefore do me justice against them, for I have walked in mine integrity; though they accuse me of many crimes, they can prove none of them, and thou and mine own conscience, and theirs too, are witnesses for me, that my carriage... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

INTRODUCTIONThe date of this psalm is uncertain. It is supposed by some to refer to the assassination of Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 4:5-12); and by others to the rebellion of Absalom (2 Samuel 15:18); but it is more probable that it was composed, like many others, in the dark time of Saul’s persecution (1 Samuel 18:24.). “It has some points of resemblance, both in thought and expression, to the last. Both open with the same declaration of trust in God (Psalms 25:2; Psalms 26:1); in both there is the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 26:1-12 In Psalms 26:1-12 , another psalm of David. The first is,Judge me, O LORD; I have walked in my integrity ( Psalms 26:1 ):The second:Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my mind and my heart. For thy loving-kindness is before my eyes: and I have walked in your truth. And I have not sat with vain persons, neither do I go in with dissemblers [with disgruntles]. I have hated the congregation of evildoers; I will not sit with the wicked. I will wash my hands in innocency ( Psalms... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 26:1-12

REFLECTIONS. This Psalm is David’s appeal to heaven, under the unjust and injurious imputations of Saul and his court. Judge me, oh Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity, with loyalty towards my king, in purity and uprightness before thee. He had not sat with cabals of insidious rebels and evil doers, as had been insinuated. He had not trodden the polluted ground of idolatry, but had entertained exalted ideas of the sanctuary, and would wash his hands in innocence. The apostates who had... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 26:1-12

Psalms 26:1-12Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity.Leading proofs of personal pietyI. A strong craving for a knowledge of the real state of the character. “Judge me, O Lord.” Implying--1. A belief in the possibility of being self-deceived.2. A desire to be made right, at whatever cost.II. A practical recognition of God’s mercy. “For Thy loving kindness is before mine eyes.” The life of the godly is marked by--1. The strongest gratitude.2. The highest courage.III. A profound... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 26:1

Psalms 26:1 « [A Psalm] of David. » Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide. Ver. 1. Judge me, O Lord ] i.e. Judge between me and mine enemies; not between me and thee, as R. David expoundeth it, for then I am sure to be found faulty. For I have walked in mine integrity ] viz. Toward Saul, whatever his flattering courtiers suggest against me; as Psalms 7:1-17 , which is much like this, and made, as it may seem,... read more

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