Psalm 26:
"From the statements of the psalm itself we may easily deduce that David was being falsely accused.
Judge me, O LORD; vs.1
I have trusted also in the LORD; vs.1
Examine me, O LORD... vs.2
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. vs.5
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: vs.9
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: vs.11
My foot standeth in an even place: vs.12
Because David had consistently lived with “integrity” and “trusted” in God, he could call upon the Lord to deal with him according to God’s faithfulness, which is true vindication.
The Lord will do the same for those who trust in Him."
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I will wash mine hands in innocency:
so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
vs.6
"From the statements of the psalm itself we may easily deduce that David was being falsely accused.
Verses 1-12: Psalms 26, 27 and 28 mention the house, or sanctuary, of the Lord because public worship is the central interest. The form (of Psalm 26), is mixed, i.e., containing elements of declarations of innocence, prayer, and confidence.
Structurally, 4 intermingling prayers and proofs reveal the psalmist’s passion to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.
I. His Situation (26:1) .
A. His Prayer for Justice (26:1a) ;
B. His Proofs of Commitment (26:1b) .
II. His Transparency (26:2-8) .
A. His Payer for Scrutiny (26:2) ;
B. His Proofs of Loyalty (26:3-8) .
III. His Eschatological Outlook (26:9-11a) .
A. His Prayers for Final Favor (26:9) ;
B. His proofs of Measurable Difference (26:10-11a) .
IV. His Confidence (26:11b-12) .
A. His Prayers Show Confidence in the Person of God (26:11b) ;
...redeem me, and be merciful unto me. vs.11
B. His Proofs Show Confidence in the Provision of God (26:12) .
The Lord will do the same for those who trust in Him."
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But as for me,
I will walk in mine integrity:
redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
vs.11