{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/jfb/psa026.htm","path":"bib/cmt/jfb/psa026.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/jfb/psa026.htm","text":"A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]\nJudge--decide on my case; the appeal of innocence.\nin mine integrity--freedom from blemish (compare Psa 25:21). His confidence of perseverance results from trust in God's sustaining grace.\nHe asks the most careful scrutiny of his affections and thoughts (Psa 7:9), or motives.\nAs often, the ground of prayer for present help is former favor.\nAs 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.\nwash mine hands--expressive symbol of freedom from sinful acts (compare Mat 27:24).\nthe habitation of thy house--where Thy house rests, as the tabernacle was not yet permanently fixed.\nhonour dwelleth--conveys an allusion to the Holy of Holies.\nGather not, &c.--Bring me not to death.\nbloody men--(compare Psa 5:6).\nTheir whole conduct is that of violence and fraud.\nBut, &c.--He contrasts his character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Psa 26:1-2).\neven place--free from occasions of stumbling--safety in his course is denoted. Hence he will render to God his praise publicly.","title":"A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 26","type":"page"}