Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. New Living Translation Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. English Standard Version Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Berean Standard Bible Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. King James Bible 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. New King James Version A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. NASB 1977 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Legacy Standard Bible Of David. Give justice to me, O Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in Yahweh; I will not waver. Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the LORD without wavering and I shall not slip. Christian Standard Bible Of David. Vindicate me, LORD, because I have lived with integrity and have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Holman Christian Standard Bible Davidic. Vindicate me, LORD, because I have lived with integrity and have trusted in the LORD without wavering. American Standard Version A Psalm of David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering. Contemporary English Version Show that I am right, LORD! I stay true to myself, and I have trusted you without doubting. English Revised Version A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering. GOD'S WORD® Translation [By David.] Judge me favorably, O LORD, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering. Good News Translation Declare me innocent, O LORD, because I do what is right and trust you completely. International Standard Version Vindicate me, LORD, because I have walked in integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. NET Bible By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. New Heart English Bible [By David.] Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in LORD without wavering. Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOf David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. World English Bible By David. Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBY DAVID. Judge me, O YHWH, for I have walked in my integrity, "" And I have trusted in YHWH, "" I do not slide. Young's Literal Translation By David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not. Smith's Literal Translation To David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I went in mine integrity, and in Jehovah I trusted: I shall not waver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end, a psalm for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Of David. Judge me, LORD! For I have walked in my integrity. In the LORD I trust; I do not falter. New Revised Standard Version Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJUDGE me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not waver. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Judge me, LORD JEHOVAH, because I have walked in my integrity. I have hoped in LORD JEHOVAH; I shall not move. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917[A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in mine integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David. Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my innocence: and hoping in the Lord I shall not be moved. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Vindicate Me, O LORD1Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.… Cross References Psalm 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. Psalm 18:20-24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ... Psalm 37:33 the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. Psalm 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. Job 23:10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them. Isaiah 33:15-16 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it. / For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Philippians 1:10 so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Treasury of Scripture Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. for Psalm 26:11 Psalm 15:2 Psalm 25:21 trusted Psalm 4:5 Psalm 25:2 Psalm 28:7 I shall Psalm 21:7 Psalm 37:31 Psalm 62:2,6 Jump to Previous Behaviour Blameless Confided Danger David Faith Integrity Judge Led Psalm Slide Slip Slipping Trusted Upright Vindicate Walked WaveringJump to Next Behaviour Blameless Confided Danger David Faith Integrity Judge Led Psalm Slide Slip Slipping Trusted Upright Vindicate Walked WaveringPsalm 26 1. David resorts to God in confidence of his integrityOf David. This psalm is attributed to King David, a central figure in the Old Testament known for his deep relationship with God. David's life, from shepherd to king, is marked by his faith and his failings, making his psalms deeply personal and relatable. His authorship suggests a context of personal reflection and prayer, possibly during a time of trial or accusation. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, King David, is seeking vindication from God. He is known for his deep relationship with God and his desire to live righteously. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, whom David addresses directly, seeking divine judgment and affirmation of his integrity. 3. Integrity A key theme in this verse, referring to David's moral and ethical uprightness, which he presents before God as evidence of his faithfulness. 4. Trust David's unwavering faith in God is central to his plea for vindication, highlighting his reliance on God's justice and righteousness. 5. Vindication The act of being cleared of blame or suspicion, which David seeks from God, trusting in divine justice rather than human judgment. Teaching Points Integrity as a LifestyleLiving with integrity means consistently aligning our actions with God's standards, even when no one is watching. Trust in God's Justice Like David, we should seek God's vindication rather than human approval, trusting in His perfect justice. Unwavering Faith Our faith should remain steadfast, especially in trials, reflecting a deep trust in God's character and promises. Self-Examination Regularly assess your life to ensure it aligns with God's Word, seeking His guidance to walk in integrity. Prayer for Vindication When facing false accusations or misunderstandings, turn to God in prayer, asking Him to reveal the truth and uphold your integrity. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 26(Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin? How should Christians handle false accusations of infidelity? (Psalm 26:6) If ritual hand washing cannot truly cleanse sin, why does the psalmist emphasize this outward act? If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)? (1) Judge me--i.e., do me justice, "vindicate me." I shall not slide.--Rather, I have trusted in Jehovah without wavering. Verse 1. - Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity. It seems to Christians a bold act to call on God for judgment, but the saints of the earlier dispensation, having, perhaps, a less keen sense of human imperfection, were wont to do so. It is Job's cry from his first utterance until his "words are ended;" and here we find David taking it up and re-echoing it. Man longs to hear the sentence of acquittal from the great Judge. Like Job, David asserts his "integrity," and in the same qualified sense. He is sincere in his endeavours to do right. Yet still he needs mercy and redemption (see ver. 11). I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide. (comp. Psalm 18:36; Psalm 37:31). David is confident of his past; for the future he trusts in God to uphold his steps, and save him from slips and falls.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Of David.לְדָוִ֨ד ׀ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Vindicate me, שָׁפְטֵ֤נִי (šā·p̄ə·ṭê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate O LORD! יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲ֭נִי (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have walked הָלַ֑כְתִּי (hā·laḵ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk with integrity; בְּתֻמִּ֣י (bə·ṯum·mî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8537: Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate I have trusted בָּ֝טַ֗חְתִּי (bā·ṭaḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in the LORD וּבַיהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel without לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wavering. אֶמְעָֽד׃ (’em·‘āḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4571: To slip, slide, totter, shake Links Psalm 26:1 NIVPsalm 26:1 NLT Psalm 26:1 ESV Psalm 26:1 NASB Psalm 26:1 KJV Psalm 26:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 26:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 26:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 26:1 French Bible Psalm 26:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 26:1 By David (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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