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 me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise 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 integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.
• 1 Samuel 12:2Now look! This king walks before you. As for me, I am old and gray, though my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from the time of my youth till the present day.
• 2 Chronicles 31:20This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the Lord his God considered good and right and faithful.
• Nehemiah 5:15But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.
• Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was pure and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
• Isaiah 38:3“Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will.” Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.
• Luke 1:6They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.
• Psalms 49:7Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother; he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price
• Psalms 69:18Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!
• 1 Peter 1:18You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed – not by perishable things like silver or gold,
• Psalms 103:3He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,
• Nehemiah 13:14Please remember me for this, O my God, and do not wipe out the kindness that I have done for the temple 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

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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