Psalms 26:2

Psalms 26:1 net — By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.

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"By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering."

— Psalms 26:1, NET Bible

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Psalms 26:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.”
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ASV
“ Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering. ”
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WEB
“Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in Yahweh without wavering.”
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DRB
“The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?”
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BBE
“ O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.”
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KJVA
“Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.”
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Psalms 26 — Context

By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.

Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

Psalms 26:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 26:1 say?

Psalms 26:1 in the NET Bible reads: “By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.”

Where is Psalms 26:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 26:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 26, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 26:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 26:1 in?

Psalms 26:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 26:1?

Psalms 26:1 reads (NET): “By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 26:1 net — By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.

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