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Psalms 26 Summary

Judge Me, for I Have Walked in Integrity

The psalmist pleads for the Lord to judge him, for he has walked in integrity and trusted in the Lord without sliding. He declares that he has examined himself in heart and reins, has not consorted with vain persons or evil-doers, and will wash his hands in innocency. He purposes to publish thanksgiving at God's altar and bless the Lord in the congregations.

Key themes

Personal integrityDivine examinationSeparation from evilThanksgiving

Key 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 26:6

I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

Psalms 26:12

My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

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