Psalms 26 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
This is a marvelous psalm that speaks of David's walk. David committed a great sin, but David did not continue to live in sin. What David did once, the king of Babylon did every day. David's sin stands out like a lump of coal in a snowman because the rest of David's life was an example of godliness. He became a measuring stick for the kings who followed him. Every king was judged by whether or not he walked in the ways of his father David. If he followed David's example, he was accepted and proclaimed a good king.

The central word of the song may be said to be, "so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:" (v. 6). On either side conditions of worship are described. First the conditions of personal life necessary to worship (vv. 1~6). Afterwards the true exercise of worship is described (vv. 7~8). Then the psalm becomes a prayer for preparation (vv. 9~11). And ends with the declaration of assurance (v. 12).

The Treasury of David

 

Plea on the basis of personal righteousness.    

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.
Psalms 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Psalms 26:3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
Psalms 26:4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Psalms 26:5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
Psalms 26:6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalms 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Psalms 26:9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Psalms 26:10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
Psalms 26:11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Psalms 26:12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
  
  
  
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