Psalms 26
Summary for Ps 26:1-12: Ps 26 a In this individual lament, the psalmist prays for redemption on the basis of his own innocence and the Lord’s justice.Summary for Ps 26:1-3: 26:1-3 b The psalmist opens himself to divine examination of his life, especially in the areas of his character and devotion.
26:3 c For God’s truth to become part of one’s character requires a habitual commitment.
Summary for Ps 26:4-5: 26:4-5 d Because of his devotion to the Lord (26:1-3 e), the psalmist dissociates himself from evil people (see 1:1 f).
Summary for Ps 26:6-8: 26:6-8 g The psalmist demonstrates his loyalty to the Lord through pious rituals, praise, and acknowledgment of the Lord’s presence in the Temple. 26:6 h Ritual purity required the worshiper to wash their hands, symbolic of separation from evil and evildoers (see 73:13 i).
• The altar symbolizes God’s presence (43:4 j).
26:8 k The sanctuary symbolized the manifest presence of the Lord (see 18:6 l).
26:9 m Don’t let me suffer: The end of the godly cannot be the same as that of the wicked.
26:12 n The psalmist’s footing on solid ground represents salvation (cp. 143:10 o).
• publicly: Or in the great assembly at the Temple (26:6-8 p; 22:25 q).
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