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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Bible Commentaries
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These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
Bibliographical Information
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 26". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-26.html. 1871-8.
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 26". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/
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Introduction
PSALM 26
:-. After appealing to God's judgment on his avowed integrity and innocence of the charges laid by his enemies, the Psalmist professes delight in God's worship, and prays for exemption from the fate of the wicked, expressing assurance of God's favor.
Verse 1
1. Judgeâdecide on my case; the appeal of innocence.
in mine integrityâfreedom from blemish (compare Psalms 25:21). His confidence of perseverance results from trust in God's sustaining grace.
Verse 2
2. He asks the most careful scrutiny of his affections and thoughts ( :-), or motives.
Verse 3
3. As often, the ground of prayer for present help is former favor.
Verse 4
4-8. As exemplified by the fruits of divine grace, presented in his life, especially in his avoiding the wicked and his purposes of cleaving to God's worship.
Verse 6
6. wash mine handsâexpressive symbol of freedom from sinful acts (compare :-).
Verse 7
4-8. As exemplified by the fruits of divine grace, presented in his life, especially in his avoiding the wicked and his purposes of cleaving to God's worship.
Verse 8
8. the habitation of thy houseâwhere Thy house rests, as the tabernacle was not yet permanently fixed.
honour dwellethâconveys an allusion to the Holy of Holies.
Verse 9
9. Gather not, &c.âBring me not to death.
bloody menâ(compare :-).
Verse 10
10. Their whole conduct is that of violence and fraud.
Verse 11
11, 12. But, c.âHe contrasts his character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Psalms 26:1 Psalms 26:2).
Verse 12
12. even placeâfree from occasions of stumblingâsafety in his course is denoted. Hence he will render to God his praise publicly.