Psalm 26:1

Modern

Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Of David. Judge me, O YHWH! For I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in YHWH without slipping.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus David. Judica me, Domine, quoniam ego in innocentia mea ingressus sum, et in Domino sperans non infirmabor.

Hebrew

English

Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

The psalmist opens himself to divine examination of his life, especially in the areas of his character and devotion.

In this personal lament, the psalmist prays for redemption because of his innocence and the Lord's justice.

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 7:8
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
Psalm 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.
Proverbs 20:7
The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
2 Kings 20:3
“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Psalm 21:7
For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
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.”
Psalm 25:2
…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
Psalm 4:5
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
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.
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
Psalm 35:24
Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.
Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ