02.026. Psalm 26

Psalms 26:1-12 A Psalm of David.

Here, (1.) David solemnly appeals to God ­ concerning his integrity; his constant regard to him and his grace; his regular attendance upon instituted ordinances: and his fixed aversion to sin and sinners, Psalms 26:1-8. (2.) He deprecates from himself, the condemnation of the wicked, and his being shut up in society with them, Psalms 26:9-10. (3.) Depending on the mercy of God, he resolves to hold fast his integrity, and maintain his confident hopes of eternal life, Psalms 26:11-12.

While I sing, let the perfect God-man come into my mind. Let me wash myself in his blood, and so compass God’s altar with songs of praise for his favours. Making Jesus’ example my pattern, let his ordinances be my pleasure, and his people my sole intimates and familiars on earth.