Psalms 26:9 nasb — Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

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"Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,"

— Psalms 26:9, NASB

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Psalms 26 — Context

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I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD,

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That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.

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O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells.

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Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

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In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.

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But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

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My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.

Psalms 26:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 26:9 say?
Psalms 26:9 in the NASB reads: “Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,”
Where is Psalms 26:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 26:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 26, verse 9.
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 26:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 26:9 in?
Psalms 26:9 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 26:9?
Psalms 26:9 reads (NASB): “Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,” 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.
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