Chapter Summary
Psalm 26 is David's prayer of integrity. He asks God to examine and prove him, test his mind and heart. He declares he has walked in faithfulness, avoided wicked company, loved God's house, and washed his hands in innocence. He asks to be gathered with saints, not sinners, and promises to bless the Lord in the assembly.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 26
Chapter 26 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 26:1
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Psalms 26:2
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Psalms 26:3
For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Psalms 26:5
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
Psalms 26:6
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalms 26:8
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Psalms 26:9
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Psalms 26:10
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
Psalms 26:11
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Psalms 26:12
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
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What is Psalms Chapter 26 about?
Psalms Chapter 26 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 12 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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