John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving ,.... Or "cause to hear with the voice of confession" F26 בקול תודה "voce confessionis", Montanus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis; so Ainsworth. : the meaning is, that the view of the psalmist, in compassing the altar of God in the manner he proposed, was not to offer upon it any slain beast; but to offer the sacrifices of praise upon that altar, which sanctifies the gift, and from whence they come with acceptance to God; even for all... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 26:6-12
In these verses, I. David mentions, as further evidence of his integrity, the sincere affection he had to the ordinances of God, the constant care he took about them, and the pleasure he took in them. Hypocrites and dissemblers may indeed be found attending on God's ordinances, as the proud Pharisee went up to the temple to pray with the penitent publican; but it is a good sign of sincerity if we attend upon them as David here tells us he did, Ps. 26:6-8. 1. He was very careful and... read more