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

9Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don’t condemn me along with murderers. 10Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes. But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy. 12Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly 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 26:1Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
• 1 Samuel 12:2Your king is now your leader. I stand here before you—an old, gray-haired man—and my sons serve you. I have served as your leader from the time I was a boy to this very day.
• 2 Chronicles 31:20In this way, King Hezekiah handled the distribution throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God.
• Nehemiah 5:15The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.
• Job 1:1There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.
• Isaiah 38:3“Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly.
• Luke 1:6Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:10You yourselves are our witnesses—and so is God—that we were devout and honest and faultless toward all of you believers.
• Psalms 49:7Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God.
• Psalms 69:18Come and redeem me; free me from my enemies.
• 1 Peter 1:18For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value.
• Psalms 103:3He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
• Nehemiah 13:14Remember this good deed, O my God, and do not forget all that I have faithfully done for the Temple of my God and 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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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