Psalms 26:1
Psalms 26:1 in Multiple Translations
Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering.
O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.
Confirm that I'm innocent, Lord, for I have acted with integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without fail.
A Psalme of David. Judge me, O Lord, for I haue walked in mine innocency: my trust hath bene also in the Lord: therefore shall I not slide.
By David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not.
Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.
A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?
Yahweh, show that I ◄am innocent/have not done what is wrong►. I always do what is right; I have trusted in you and never doubted that you would help me.
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Psalms 26:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
לְ/דָוִ֨ד
שָׁפְטֵ֤/נִי
יְהוָ֗ה
כִּֽי
אֲ֭נִי
בְּ/תֻמִּ֣/י
הָלַ֑כְתִּי
וּ/בַ/יהוָ֥ה
בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי
לֹ֣א
אֶמְעָֽד
לְ/דָוִ֨ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
Prep | N-proper
שָׁפְטֵ֤/נִי
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
בְּ/תֻמִּ֣/י
tôm
H8537
integrity
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הָלַ֑כְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וּ/בַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Conj | Prep | N-proper
בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶמְעָֽד
mâʻad
H4571
to slip
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 26:1
לְ/דָוִ֨ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Prep | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
שָׁפְטֵ֤/נִי
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בְּ/תֻמִּ֣/י
tôm
H8537
"integrity"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word means being complete or having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is innocent and morally pure. In the Bible, it describes people who are full of integrity and live with simplicity. It is often translated as 'integrity' or 'upright'.
Definition: 1) integrity, completeness 1a) completeness, fulness 1b) innocence, simplicity 1c) integrity
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: full, integrity, perfect(-ion), simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550 (תֻּמִּים). See also: Genesis 20:5; Psalms 26:11; Psalms 7:9.
הָלַ֑כְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
וּ/בַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶמְעָֽד
mâʻad
H4571
"to slip"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To slip or waver is the meaning of this verb, which can also mean to cause something to shake. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible. In KJV translations, it is rendered as make to shake or slide.
Definition: 1) to slip, slide, totter, shake 1a) (Qal) to slip 1b) (Hiphil) to cause or make to shake or totter
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make to shake, slide, slip. See also: 2 Samuel 22:37; Psalms 26:1; Psalms 18:37.
Study Notes — Psalms 26:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 26:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
- Sermons on Psalms 26:1
Context — Vindicate Me, O LORD
1Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. 3For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 28:7 | The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. |
| 2 | Psalms 7:8 | The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. |
| 3 | Proverbs 20:7 | The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 20:3 | “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. |
| 5 | Psalms 21:7 | For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:21 | May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 8 | Psalms 25:2 | in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. |
| 9 | Psalms 4:5 | Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 24:15 | May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.” |
Psalms 26:1 Summary
[Psalms 26:1 is a prayer where the psalmist asks God to vindicate him, or declare him righteous, because he has tried to live a life of integrity and trust in God. This means he has tried to do what is right and honest, and has trusted in God's goodness and faithfulness, just like it says in Jeremiah 17:7-8, where it talks about the blessed man who trusts in the Lord. The psalmist is not saying that he is perfect, but that he has tried to live a life that is pleasing to God, and he is asking God to confirm that. As we read this verse, we can be reminded of the importance of living a life of integrity and trusting in God's promises, as seen in Matthew 5:48, where Jesus teaches us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'walk with integrity' as mentioned in Psalms 26:1?
Walking with integrity means living a life of moral uprightness and honesty, as seen in Proverbs 10:9, where it says that the man of integrity walks securely, and in Psalms 41:12, where God is said to uprightly preserve him that is upright.
How can we trust in the Lord without wavering like the psalmist?
We can trust in the Lord without wavering by having faith in His character and promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:8, where Moses tells the Israelites that God will never leave them or forsake them, and in Hebrews 13:5, where it says that God has said, 'I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you'
Is the psalmist boasting about his own righteousness in Psalms 26:1?
No, the psalmist is not boasting about his own righteousness; rather, he is expressing his confidence in God's vindication, as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:4, where the Apostle Paul says that he is not aware of anything against himself, but that does not vindicate him - it is the Lord who judges him.
What does it mean to be vindicated by God?
To be vindicated by God means to be declared righteous and justified by Him, as seen in Romans 8:33-34, where it says that God is the one who justifies, and in 1 Thessalonians 2:4, where the Apostle Paul says that he and his companions were approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am struggling to trust in God without wavering, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of integrity in my daily life, and what are some practical steps I can take to live a life of moral uprightness?
- What are some promises of God that I can cling to when I am feeling uncertain or afraid, and how can I trust in His goodness and faithfulness?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God to those around me, and how can I be a witness to His faithfulness in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:1
Judge me, O Lord,.... Meaning not that God would enter into judgment with him, in respect to the justification of his person in his sight, which he knew was not by his own righteousness and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
Psalms 26 THE This Psalm was certainly made by David when he was in distress, and particularly when he was falsely accused and defamed by his adversaries, as he frequently was by Saul and his courtiers; and therefore for his vindication he makes a solemn appeal to God, and a protestation of his own innocency, to which he was forced by their clamours and reproaches. David declareth his integrity and innoceney, . His hatred to the congregation of the wicked, ,5. He publisheth God’ s works, ; loves to dwell in his house, . He prays for deliverance from his enemies, ,10, and promises thankfulness to God, ,12. Judge me, i.e. plead my cause, or give sentence for me; as this phrase is commonly used, as 43:1 72:4 . I can obtain no right from men. The supreme and subordinate magistrates are mine implacable and resolved enemies. Do thou therefore do me justice against them, for I have walked in mine integrity; though they accuse me of many crimes, they can prove none of them, and thou and mine own conscience, and theirs too, are witnesses for me, that my carriage towards them hath been innocent and unblamable. I have committed my cause and affairs to thee, as to a just Judge and merciful Father, and my hope and trust is fixed upon thee alone; therefore thou wilt not deceive my trust, but will uphold me against all mine enemies; for thou hast promised to save those that trust in thee.
Or, that I shall not slide or fall. So this declares the matter of his trust.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
Psalms 26:1 « [A Psalm] of David. » Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide.Ver. 1. Judge me, O Lord] i.e. Judge between me and mine enemies; not between me and thee, as R. David expoundeth it, for then I am sure to be found faulty. For I have walked in mine integrity] viz. Toward Saul, whatever his flattering courtiers suggest against me; as Psalms 7:1-17, which is much like this, and made, as it may seem, about the same time as this, viz. about the beginning of Saul’ s persecution raised against David, 1 Samuel 22:7-8, who thereupon appealeth here to God’ s just judgment, and stands upon his justification, as holding fast faith and a good conscience. Therefore I shall not slide] Or, not far; I shall not be greatly moved, Psalms 62:2. Moved I may be, but not removed; shaken, but not shivered; thrust at, but not thrown down, &c., because bottomed and built upon the Rock of Ages, Isaiah 26:4 2 Corinthians 4:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
(1) Judge me—i.e., do me justice, “vindicate me.” I shall not slide.—Rather, I have trusted in Jehovah without wavering.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
PSALM XXVI The psalmist appeals to God for his integrity, and desires to be brought to the Divine test in order to have his innocence proved, 1-3; shows that he had avoided all fellowship with the wicked, and associated with the upright, 4-8; prays that he may not have his final lot with the workers of iniquity, 9, 10; purposes to walk uprightly before God, 11, 12. NOTES ON PSALM XXVI This Psalm, and the two following, are supposed by Calmet to be all parts of one ode, and to relate to the time of the captivity, containing the prayers, supplications, complaints, and resolutions of the Israelites in Babylon. This is probable; but we have not evidence enough to authorize us to be nice on such points. See on the following verse. Verse 1. Judge 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, c. 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 in mine integrity] I have never plotted against the life nor property of any man I have neither coveted nor endeavoured to possess myself of Saul's crown. I have trusted] Had I acted otherwise, I could not have been prosperous; for thou wouldst not have worked miracles for the preservation of a wicked man. I shall not slide.] I shall be preserved from swerving from the paths of righteousness and truth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:1
1–3. The Psalmist’s plea for the recognition of his integrity.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:1
Judge 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:1
1. Judge me, O Lord—He appeals directly to the omniscience and righteousness of God for vindication. Integrity—Wholeheartedness; the doing in good faith and whole consent what was believed to be right.
Sermons on Psalms 26:1
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |
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Exposition on Psalm 27 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the unwavering faith and trust in the Lord that David expresses in Psalms 26, highlighting the confidence in God's protection, guidance, and deliverance f |
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Experiencing Jesus by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the |
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Setting Fire to Satan's Harvest - Part 2 by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the need to identify and address the negative influences and complaints that hinder our relationship with God, urging believers to set fire to the harvest of |
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Inside and Out by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and serving Him. He shares his own experience of initially struggling with preaching and studying the Bibl |
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His Bow Abode in Strength by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the true strength given by God to His faithful, like Joseph, is not mere bravado but a genuine, divine empowerment. This strength enables believers to |
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To All Such as Complain They Want Power by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the necessity of yielding subjection to God's power that works in us, emphasizing that God requires repentance, faith, and obedience from us for salv |