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
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