Psalms 26:6
I wash my hands to show my innocence. I come to worship at your altar, Lord,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
In Context
5I refuse to get together with those who do evil, and I won't involve myself with the wicked.
7singing my thanks, telling of all the wonderful things you have done.
Cross References
Exodus 30:19Aaron and his sons will use it to wash their hands and feet.
Psalms 24:4Those who have clean hands and pure minds, who don't worship idols, and who don't lie under oath.
Psalms 73:13It's been pointless to keep my mind pure and my hands clean.
Malachi 2:11The people of Judah have been unfaithful and have committed a disgusting sin in Israel and Jerusalem. For the men of Judah have defiled the Lord's Temple (which he loves) by marrying women who worship idols.
John 13:9“Then, Lord, wash not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Simon Peter exclaimed.
1 Timothy 2:8What I really want is for men everywhere to pray sincerely to God. No anger or arguments!
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 →