Psalm 26:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 26:1-5

It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul and his party, who, to give some colour to their unjust rage, represented him as a very bad man, and falsely accused him of many high crimes and misdemeanors, dressed him up in the skins of wild beasts that they might bait him. Innocency itself is no fence to the name, though it is to the bosom, against the darts of calumny. Herein he was a type of Christ, who was made a reproach of men, and foretold to his followers... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:2

Examine me, O Lord ,.... His cause, his integrity, and trust in the Lord, as silver and gold are examined by the touchstone, the word of God, which is the standard of faith and practice; and prove me ; or "tempt me" F18 נסני "tenta me", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, &c.; ; as Abraham was tempted by the Lord; and his faith in him, and fear of him, and love to him, were proved to be true and genuine; try my reins and my heart ; the thoughts, desires, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:2

Examine me, O Lord - To thee I appeal; and feel no hesitation in wishing to have all the motives of my heart dissected and exposed to thy view, and to that of the world. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:2

Verse 2 2.Prove me, (568) O Jehovah! The more that David observed himself basely and undeservedly pursued with calumnies, the more powerfully was he excited by the vehemence of his grief fearlessly to assert his rectitude. Nor does he merely clear himself of outward sins; he glories also in the uprightness of his heart, and the purity of its affections, tacitly comparing himself, at the same time, with his enemies. As they were gross hypocrites, proudly boasting of their reverence for God, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Assailed integrity's final appeal £ It seems evident that this psalm was written by some Old Testament saint who was surrounded by ungodly men, by whom he was assailed, reproached, and slandered. From them he appeals to God. By the heading of the psalm we are pointed to David as the author. And there is no reason for questioning that. Mr. Fausset, in his most suggestive book, 'Horae Psalmicae,' working along the line of "undesigned coincidences," remarks, "Another feature of undesigned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

Integrity. All through the Scriptures "integrity" is commended. It is a characteristic of the saints. Whatever else they are, they must be men of integrity. This does not mean that they are morally perfect, or that they have any ground for trusting in their own righteousness; but it means that they have an "honest and good heart." Whatever may have been their past life, or however much of imperfection may still cleave to them, they are conscious of a pure intent, a firm and steadfast... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

The oppressed righteous man. It is impossible to say on what occasion the psalm was composed, or from what kind of trouble it prays to be delivered. The theme is—Only he who can say with truth, " I have walked in integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord," may depend upon Divine aid in trouble; but we may do so with full confidence. In the first verse the whole psalm is summed up. I. A PRAYER FOR HELP IN TROUBLE . "Judge me," equivalent to " vindicate my rights and rescue... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:2

Examine me, O Lord, and prove me . He desires to be examined and proved—tested, as a metal is tested (comp. Psalms 17:3 )—that his sincerity may fully appear. Try my reins and my heart ; i.e. my emotional and my intellectual natures. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:2

Faith's bold request. "Examine me," etc. A very bold prayer. The image is taken from the testing and purifying of gold in the furnace, to which the word rendered "try" properly applies. It is as if the gold begged to be cast into the furnace ( Job 23:10 ). Who can say, if this prayer is to be answered, how hot the furnace may need to be? But "we have boldness" ( Ephesians 3:12 ). There are cases in which this bold prayer may be justifiable, wise, needful. It includes— I. A ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 26:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 26:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 26:2

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