Psalm 26
Psalm 26 is the 26th psalm from the Book of Psalms.
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Overview [edit]
A Psalm of David
Uses [edit]
In Judaism, verse 8 is the third verse of Ma Tovu.[1]
Key Thoughts and Phrases [edit]
- v.8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Verse Notes [edit]
David, in confidence of his integrity, resorts to God [edit]
1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.[2]
4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.[3]
6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
David's love for God's House [edit]
8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
References [edit]
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 12
- ^ David keeps consideration of God's love and kindness before him and it is a force to keep him from sin, walking in the truth and avoiding congregations of evil doers.
- ^ Alternate translation of v.4-5: 'I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites. I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.' - found in Thomas Brooks (1608-1680), Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
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