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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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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 integrity,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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. The psalmist asks an examination of his own case; he brings…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 26:1-5

It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul and his party, who, to give some colour to their unjust rage, represented him as a very bad man, and falsely accused him of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 26:1-3

The Psalmist's plea for the recognition of his integrity.