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 the
ideal covenant participant should possess (see Psalms 15:1 and Psalms
24:1). The psalmist’s claim... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 26:4 The faithful covenant participant refuses
to join with the unfaithful (HYPOCRITES, EVILDOERS, WICKED) in their
crooked schemes. He rejects their values (see Psalms 1:1). He aims to
take part in public worship with moral INNOCENCE and with delight
(LOVE, Psalms 26:8).
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