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Psalms 26:2

Examine me, O Lord, and prove me, making a careful investigation; try my reins and my heart, as an assayer tests ore for gold. He is ready to submit himself to the most searching examination, both to prove his innocence and to have the dross of any self-deception purged away, whether this would be found in the lower passions or in the higher affections.

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Psalms 26:2. _EXAMINE ME, O LORD_] To thee I appeal; and feel no hesitation in wishing to have all the motives of my heart dissected and exposed to thy view, and to that of the world....

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    EXAMINE ME, O LORD - The meaning of this verse is, that he asked of God a strict and rigid examination of his case. To express this, the psalmist uses three words - “examine; prove; try.” These words...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    Psalms 26 An Appeal on Account of Righteousness _ 1. Pleading integrity (Psalms 26:1)_ 2. Separated unto the Lord (Psalms 26:6) 3. Be gracious unto Me ...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    XXVI. A persecuted man protests his absolute innocence, his avoidance of unfaithful Jews, his joy in the Temple service. The claim to innocence is repugnant to Christian feeling, scarcely less so than...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    REINS. kidneys. REINS... HEART. Put by Figure of speech _Metonymy_ (of Subject), App-6, for thoughts and feelings....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    God knows him already (Psalms 17:3); and fearlessly he offers himself for a fresh scrutiny. This prayer attests at once the clearness of his conscience, and his desire that if aught of evil remains, i...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Psalmist's plea for the recognition of his integrity....

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PSALMS 26 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE An Ideal Levite's Prayer for Vindication by the Prolongation of his Life. ANALYSIS An introductory Petition, ver. la, is sustained by six stanzas of protestations and pr...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _EXAMINE ME, O LORD, AND PROVE ME; TRY MY REINS AND MY HEART._ Development (Psalms 26:2) of "I have walked in mine integrity," and "I have trusted in the Lord." Psalms 26:1. His ability to stand the L...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    This Ps. appears to belong to a later age than David's, when the Temple (Psalms 26:8), with its altar (Psalms 26:6), and its public assemblies for worship (Psalms 26:12), was a familiar institution. T...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    REINS] see on Psalms 7:9....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    Psalms 1:41 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Words in boxes are from the Bible. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Tap the * before a word to show an explanation. The translated Bible tex...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    _(_2_)_ TRY. — Rather, _purify,_ according to the right reading. LXX., _try by fire. _...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    בְּחָנֵ֣נִי יְהוָ֣ה וְ נַסֵּ֑נִי _צָרְפָ֖ה_† כִלְיֹותַ֣י וְ

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    Psalms 26:1 THE image of "the way" which is characteristic of Psalms 25:1 reappears in a modified form in this psalm, which speaks of "walking in integrity" and truth and of "feet standing in an even...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    A DECLARATION OF LOYALTY TO GOD Psalms 26:1 In some respects this psalm resembles the previous one, only, instead of entreaties for forgiveness, there are protestations of innocence. It may have been...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    The central word of the song may be said to be, “So will I compass Thine altar, O Jehovah” (v.. Psa 26:6). On either side conditions of worship are described. First the conditions of personal life nec...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my (b) reins and my heart. (b) My very affections and inward motions of the heart....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _Flesh. This expression marks the fury of his enemies. See Job xix. 22., and xxxi. 31. (Calmet) --- That. Hebrew and Septuagint, "and my foes." This may denote domestic, and the former word public, en...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Who but the Lord Jesus Christ could ever take up such language? Who but him must assume such language, If thou Lord shouldest mark iniquity, O Lord who shall stand! Psalms 130:3....

  • James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

    Psalms 24 _ Proper Psalm for Ascension Day_ (_Evening_). PSALMS 24-26 = _ Day 5_ (_Morning_)....

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    2._Prove me, _(568) _O Jehovah! _The more that David observed himself basely and undeservedly pursued with calumnies, the more powerfully was he excited by the vehemence of his grief fearlessly to ass...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    Psalms 26 is especially the pleading of integrity and trust in Jehovah. Having trusted Him, the godly would surely not slide. He invites Jehovah to search his inmost heart, as Peter did even though fa...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    EXAMINE ME, O LORD,.... His cause, his integrity, and trust in the Lord, as silver and gold are examined by the touchstone, the word of God, which is the standard of faith and practice; AND PROVE ME;...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Ver. 2. _Examine me, O Lord, and prove me_] It must needs be a good conscience that thus boldly offereth itself to God's trial; so Job 31:...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _Examine me, and prove me_ Because it is possible I may deceive myself, and be partial in my cause, or, at least, mine enemies will so judge of me: I appeal to thee, O thou Judge of hearts, and beg th...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Because it is possible that I may deceive myself, and be partial in my cause, or at least mine enemies will so judge of me, I appeal to thee, O thou Judge of hearts, and beg that thou wouldst search a...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Psalms 26:2 Examine H974 (H8798) LORD H3068 prove H5254 (H8761) Try H6884 (H8798) mind H3629 heart...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    Examine me, O YHWH, and prove me, Try my heart and my mind. He is so confident of his current faithfulness to YHWH that he is ready to open himself for a thorough examination. ‘Examine me.' He wants...

  • Sermon Bible Commentary

    Psalms 26:2 Self-examination must be accomplished under and through the scrutiny or inspecting power of God. We truly prove ourselves when He proves us, and may rightly approve ourselves only when He...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    No doubt this Psalm was written by David when his cruel persecutor Saul, the more effectually to stab at him, spread false reports concerning his character. When the wicked can use no other weapons, t...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: David prays for vindication and deliverance and pledges faithfulness. CHARACTERS: God, David. CONCLUSION: It is a great comfort to those who have a clear conscience toward God that He is a...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    REFLECTIONS. This Psalm is David's appeal to heaven, under the unjust and injurious imputations of Saul and his court. _Judge me, oh Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity,_ with loyalty towards my...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart._ OUR NEED OF DIVINE SCRUTINY I. It is possible that we may try ourselves by false principles. Self-examination is an all-important duty,...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity._ LEADING PROOFS OF PERSONAL PIETY I. A strong craving for a knowledge of the real state of the character. “Judge me, O Lord.” Implying-- 1. A...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 26:1. This psalm may be part of an entrance liturgy by which pilgrims came into the sanctuary. If this is the case, the psalm shows those who attend worship what qualities t...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    INTRODUCTION The date of this psalm is uncertain. It is supposed by some to refer to the assassination of Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 4:5); and by others to the rebellion of Absalom (2 Samuel 15:18); but it...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION DAVID, about to sacrifice at God's altar, protests his integrity, but still prays for God's protection (Psalms 26:9) and for his redeeming mercy (Psalms 26:11). The psalm has all the notes...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    In Psalms 26:1-12, another psalm of David. The first is, Judge me, O LORD; I have walked in my integrity (Psalms 26:1): The second: Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my mind and my heart. For th...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Jeremiah 20:12; Job 13:23; Job 31:4; Psalms 139:23; Psalms 139:24;...

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