Psalm 26:12

Modern

My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.

Traditional

My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.

Literal

My foot stands on level ground; in the assemblies I will bless YHWH.

Latin

Pes meus stetit in directo; in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine.

Hebrew

English

My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.

The psalmist standing on solid ground represents salvation (compare Psalm 143:10).
in the congregations: This means in the great assembly at the temple (Psalms 26:6–8; 22:25).

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 27:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
Psalm 40:2
He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
Psalm 111:1
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
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.
Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Psalm 22:22–25
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
Hebrews 2:12
He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
Psalm 26:7
…to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
Psalm 122:4
…where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
Psalm 107:32
Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.