God’s Word Translation
Psalms 26:1
1Judge me favorably, O Lord, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.
Psalms 26:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
- New International Version (NIV)Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Vindicate me, O Lord, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall not slip.
Context of Psalms 26:1
Judge me favorably, O Lord, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering. 2Examine me, O Lord, and test me. Look closely into my heart and mind. 3I see your mercy in front of me. I walk in the light of your truth.
Read all of Psalms 26Psalms 26:1 word by word
שָׁפְטֵ֤נִי יְהוָ֗ה כִּֽי־אֲ֭נִי בְּתֻמִּ֣י הָלַ֑כְתִּי וּבַיהוָ֥ה בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי לֹ֣א אֶמְעָֽד׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 26:1
- Psalms 26:11But I walk with integrity. Rescue me, and have pity on me.
- Psalms 15:2The one who walks with integrity, does what is righteous, and speaks the truth within his heart.
- Psalms 25:21Integrity and honesty will protect me because I wait for you.
- 2 Kings 20:3“Please, Lord, remember how I’ve lived faithfully and sincerely in your presence. I’ve done what you consider right.” And he cried bitterly.
- Proverbs 20:7A righteous person lives on the basis of his integrity. Blessed are his children after he is gone.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.
- Psalms 4:5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness by trusting the Lord.
- Psalms 25:2I trust you, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemies triumph over me.
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.
- Psalms 31:14I trust you, O Lord. I said, “You are my God.”
- Proverbs 29:25A person’s fear sets a trap ⌞for him⌟, but one who trusts the Lord is safe.
- Psalms 21:7Indeed, the king trusts the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High, he will not be moved.
- Psalms 37:31The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip.
- Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken.
- Psalms 94:18When I said, “My feet are slipping,” your mercy, O Lord, continued to hold me up.
- Psalms 121:3He will not let you fall. Your guardian will not fall asleep.
Commentaries on Psalms 26:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Judge me, O Lord - There are so many strong assertions in this Psalm concerning the innocence and uprightness of its author that many suppose he wrote it to vindicate himself from some severe reflections on his conduct or accusations relative to plots, conspiracies, etc. This seems to render the opinion probable that attributes it to David during his exile, when all manner of false accusations were brought against him at the court of Saul. I have walked…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Judge me, O Lord - That is, determine in regard to my case whether I am truly thy friend, or whether the evidences of my piety are genuine. The psalmist asks an examination of his own case; he brings the matter before God for Him to decide; he submits the facts in regard to himself to God, so that He may pronounce upon them whether they constitute evidence of real piety. For I have walked in mine integrity - On the word “walk,” see the notes at Psalm 1:1…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David, in this psalm, appeals to God touching his integrity. --David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ, of whom what he here says of his spotless innocence was fully and eminently true, and of Christ only, and to Him we may apply it. We are complete in him. The man that walks in his integrity, yet trusting wholly in the grace of God, is in a state of acceptance, according to the covenant of which Jesus was the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist opens himself to divine examination of his life, especially in the areas of his character and devotion.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-121. Judge--decide on my case; the appeal of innocence. in mine integrity--freedom from blemish (compare Psa 25:21). His confidence of perseverance results from trust in God's sustaining grace.Read the comment
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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
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