Psalms 26:6
but, with hands washed in innocence, I would march round your altar, O Lord,
Open English Bible (US)
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 assembly of knaves, I would never sit down with the wicked;
7singing loud songs of thanks, and telling of all your wonders.
Cross References
Psalms 24:4The clean of hands, the pure of heart, who sets not their heart upon sinful things, nor swears with intent to deceive:
Psalms 73:13Yes, in vain have I kept my heart pure, and washed my hands in innocence;
Malachi 2:11Judah is treacherous, and abominations are committed in Israel and in Jerusalem because Judah has profaned the holy things loved by the Lord, and has married the daughter of a foreign god.
John 13:9“Then, Master, not my feet only,” exclaimed Simon Peter, “but also my hands and my head.”
1 Timothy 2:8My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.
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 →