Psalm 26

I Will Bless the Lord

Of David.

1
q Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have r walked in my integrity,
and I have s trusted in the Lord without wavering.
 2 t Prove me, O Lord, and try me;
test my heart and u my mind. 1
3 For your v steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I w walk in your v faithfulness.

4 I do not x sit with men of y falsehood,
nor do I consort with hypocrites.
 5 I z hate the assembly of evildoers,
and I will not sit with the wicked.

6 I a wash my hands in innocence
and go around your altar, O Lord,
 7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,
and telling all your b wondrous deeds.

8 O Lord, I c love the habitation of your house
and the place where your glory dwells.
 9 d Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
 10 in whose hands are evil devices,
and whose right hands are full of e bribes.

11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
redeem me, and be gracious to me.
 12 My foot stands on f level ground;
in g the great assembly I will bless the Lord.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 7:8
    The Lord judges the peoples; judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and according to the integrity that is in me.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 26:11
    But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 11:1
    In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, "Flee like a bird to your mountain.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 7:9
    Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous - you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
    Psalms 17:3
    You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
    Psalms 139:23
    Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 7:9
    Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous - you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 25:10
    All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 25:10
    All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
  8. Cross References
    2 Kings 20:3
    Now, O Lord, please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
    Psalms 86:11
    Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 1:1
    Book One Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.
  10. Cross References
    Job 11:11
    For he knows worthless men; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 31:6
    I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord.
    Psalms 139:21 - 22
    Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord ? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
  12. Cross References
    Psalms 73:13
    All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence.
    Exodus 30:19 - 20
    With which Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet.
    Deuteronomy 21:6
    And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.
  13. Cross References
    Psalms 9:1
    I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
  14. Cross References
    Psalms 27:4
    One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 28:3
    Do not drag me off with the wicked, with the workers of evil, who speak peace with their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.
  16. Cross References
    Exodus 23:8
    And you shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of those who are in the right.
    Deuteronomy 16:19
    You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous.
  17. Cross References
    Psalms 27:11
    Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
  18. Cross References
    Psalms 22:25
    From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will perform before those who fear him.
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