Psa 26:6 | MHM | STEP | Delight in Divine Ordinances In these verses, David shows that he truly loves God’s ways and enjoys worshipping Him. He is careful to prepare himself before coming to God, and he finds real joy in being with others at God’s house. David’s attitude is different from hypocrites, who may attend worship for show. He comes with a sincere heart, wanting to honor God and be close to Him. v. 6 : David says, I will wash my hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord . He prepares himself for worship by keeping his heart and actions clean. This is like the priests who washed before serving at the altar (Exodus 30:20-21 ). David knows that to come near to God, he must be pure, both in his daily life and before each act of worship (Psalm 24:3-4 ). He also remembers that even those who are forgiven still need to keep their lives clean (John 13:10 ).

‏ Psalms 26:6

Delight in Divine Ordinances

In these verses, David shows that he truly loves God’s ways and enjoys worshipping Him. He is careful to prepare himself before coming to God, and he finds real joy in being with others at God’s house. David’s attitude is different from hypocrites, who may attend worship for show. He comes with a sincere heart, wanting to honor God and be close to Him.

v. 6: David says, I will wash my hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord. He prepares himself for worship by keeping his heart and actions clean. This is like the priests who washed before serving at the altar (Exodus 30:20-21 ^a). David knows that to come near to God, he must be pure, both in his daily life and before each act of worship (Psalm 24:3-4 ^b). He also remembers that even those who are forgiven still need to keep their lives clean (John 13:10 ^c).