Psalm 26:8

Vindicate Me, O LORD · Psalm 26:1–12
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Translations

Modern
O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
Traditional
Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Literal
O YHWH, I love the habitation of Your house, and the place of the dwelling of Your glory.
Latin
Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.

Notes

The sanctuary represented the visible presence of the Lord (see Psalm 18:6).

The psalmist demonstrates his loyalty to the Lord through pious rituals, praise, and acknowledgment of the Lord’s presence in the temple.

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

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