Psalms 26:11

Psalms 26:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
• New International Version (NIV)I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me.

Context of Psalms 26:11

9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed, 10In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me. 12My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I will bless the Lord.

Psalms 26:11 word by word

וַ֭אֲנִי בְּתֻמִּ֥י אֵלֵ֗ךְ פְּדֵ֣נִי וְחָנֵּֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But as for me, I will walkיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• in mine integrityתֹּםtôm · integrityH8537
• redeemפָּדָהpâdâh · to ransomH6299
• me, and be mercifulחָנַןchânan · be graciousH2603

Cross-references for Psalms 26:11

• Psalms 26:1Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.
• 1 Samuel 12:2And now, here is the king walking before you. As for me, I am old and gray, and here are my sons with you. I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.
• 2 Chronicles 31:20This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah; and he did what was good, right, and true before the Lord his God.
• Nehemiah 5:15But the former governors who were [in office] before me put heavy burdens on the people and took food and wine from them in addition to forty shekels of silver [as an excessive monthly salary]; even their servants assumed authority over the people. But I did not do so because of the [reverent] fear of God.
• Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God [with reverence] and abstained from and turned away from evil [because he honored God].
• Isaiah 38:3and said, “Please, O Lord, just remember how I have walked before You in faithfulness and truth, and with a whole heart [absolutely devoted to You], and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept greatly.
• Luke 1:6They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, how unworldly and just and blameless was our behavior toward you who believe [in our Lord Jesus Christ].
• Psalms 49:7None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him—
• Psalms 69:18Draw near to my soul and redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].
• 1 Peter 1:18For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
• Psalms 103:3Who forgives all your sins, Who heals all your diseases;
• Nehemiah 13:14O my God, remember me concerning this and do not wipe out my loyal deeds and kindnesses which I have done for the house of my God and for its services.

Commentaries on Psalms 26:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity - Whatever I may have to do with public affairs, shall be done with the strictest attention to truth, justice, and mercy. Redeem me - From all snares and plots laid against my life and my soul. And be merciful unto me - I deserve no good, but thou art merciful; deal with me ever in thy mercy.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11But as for me - The Hebrew is, “and I.” But there is evidently a contrast between what he purposed to do, and the course of life pursued by those to whom he had just referred; and this is correctly expressed in our translation, “But as for me.” It is a statement of his profession of piety, and of his purpose to lead a religious life. He “meant” - he solemnly “purposed” - to lead a holy life. I will walk - I will live a life of integrity. See the notes at…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-12In this personal lament, the psalmist prays for redemption because of his innocence and the Lord's justice.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1211-12. But, &c.--He contrasts his character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Psa 26:1, 2).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 26:11

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• Ascension
• Integrity
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Commentaries on Psalms 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings