Psalms 26:6
I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
In Context
5I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.
7to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
Cross References
Exodus 30:19with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet.
Psalms 24:4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
Psalms 73:13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
Malachi 2:11Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god.
John 13:9“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
1 Timothy 2:8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 26:2-6
Devout Appeals. 1 Judge me, O Lord ; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord ; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O Lord , and prove me; try my reins and my heart. 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. 5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul and his… Read the whole commentary →