1 > Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering.
Yahweh administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, Yahweh, according to my righteousness, And to my integrity that is in me.
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
Remember now, Yahweh, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight. Hezekiah wept sore.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
Therefore, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
let us hold fast the confession of our hope unyieldingly. For he who promised is faithful.
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment. Yes, I don't judge my own self. For I know nothing against myself. Yet I am not justified by this, but he who judges me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God. Now these things, brothers, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that in us you might learn not to think beyond the things which are written, that none of you be puffed up against one another.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
When I said, "My foot is slipping!" Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress-- I will never be greatly shaken.
> Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Vindicate me, Yahweh my God, according to your righteousness; Don't let them gloat over me.
But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for you.
For the king trusts in Yahweh. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
He who walks blamelessly does what is right, And speaks truth in his heart;
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Commentary on Psalms 26 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 26
Ps 26:1-12. After appealing to God's judgment on his avowed integrity and innocence of the charges laid by his enemies, the Psalmist professes delight in God's worship, and prays for exemption from the fate of the wicked, expressing assurance of God's favor.
1. Judge—decide on my case; the appeal of innocence.
in mine integrity—freedom from blemish (compare Ps 25:21). His confidence of perseverance results from trust in God's sustaining grace.
2. He asks the most careful scrutiny of his affections and thoughts (Ps 7:9), or motives.
3. As often, the ground of prayer for present help is former favor.
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.
6. wash mine hands—expressive symbol of freedom from sinful acts (compare Mt 27:24).
8. the habitation of thy house—where Thy house rests, as the tabernacle was not yet permanently fixed.
honour dwelleth—conveys an allusion to the Holy of Holies.
9. Gather not, &c.—Bring me not to death.
bloody men—(compare Ps 5:6).
10. Their whole conduct is that of violence and fraud.
11, 12. But, &c.—He contrasts his character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Ps 26:1, 2).
12. even place—free from occasions of stumbling—safety in his course is denoted. Hence he will render to God his praise publicly.