Psalms 26:6
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
King James Version
In Context
5I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Cross References
Exodus 30:19For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:
Psalms 24:4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Psalms 73:13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Malachi 2:11Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of the LORD which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god.
John 13:9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
1 Timothy 2:8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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 →