“ In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is fullb of bribes. ”
In whose hands is mischief - The word here rendered “mischief,” means properly “purpose, counsel, plan;” then, an evil purpose, “mischief, wickedness, crime.” The idea is, either that they intend...
In whose hands [is] (g) mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. (g) Whose cruel hands execute the malicious devises of their hearts.
XXVI. A persecuted man protests his absolute innocence, his avoidance of unfaithful Jews, his joy in the Temple service. The claim to innocence is repugnant to Christian feeling, scarcely less so t...
mischief . lewdness.
10. For in their hands is maliciousness. The Hebrew word זמה , zimmah, signifies properly an inward stratagem, or device. But here it is not improperly applied to the hands, beca...
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. Their right hand is full of bribes - He speaks of persons in office, who took bribes to pervert judgment and justice.
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. In whose hands, х zimaah ( H2154 )] - literally, 'thought (of evil)'; scheming evil ( Psalms 7:3 ). Bribes - ( Psal...
This Ps. appears to belong to a later age than David's, when the Temple ( Psalms 26:8 ), with its altar ( Psalms 26:6 ), and its public assemblies for worship ( Psalms 26:12 ), was a familiar institu...
Psalms 26:1-12 THE image of "the way" which is characteristic of Psalms 25:1-22 reappears in a modified form in this psalm, which speaks of "walking in integrity" and truth and of "feet standing...
a Declaration of Loyalty to God Psalms 26:1-12 In some respects this psalm resembles the previous one, only, instead of entreaties for forgiveness, there are protestations of innocence. It may...
The central word of the song may be said to be, “So will I compass Thine altar, O Jehovah” (v.. Psa 26:6). On either side conditions of worship are described. First the conditions of personal life ne...
Psalms 24 Proper Psalm for Ascension Day ( Evening ). Psalms 24-26 = Day 5 ( Morning ).
In whose hands [is] mischief ,.... Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder, c. the word signifies and is sometimes used for mischief conceived in the mind, artificially devised an...
In whose hands [is] mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. Ver. 10. In whose hands is mischief ] Wicked contrivance. Here we have the true portraiture of a corrupt courtier, such as Sau...
Gather not my soul That is, my life, as it is explained in the next clause; with sinners Profligate and obstinate sinners, as the following words describe them, such being often called sinners by...
Delight in Divine Ordinances. 6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O L ORD : 7 That...
In whose hands is mischief; who not only imagine mischief in their hearts, but persist in it, and execute it with their hands. Their right hand; which should be stretched out to execute justice,...
Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood, In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes. He prays that his soul will not be ‘snatched away' and his li...
INTRODUCTION The date of this psalm is uncertain. It is supposed by some to refer to the assassination of Ishbosheth ( 2 Samuel 4:5-12 ); and by others to the rebellion of Absalom ( 2 Samuel 15:18 )...
No doubt this Psalm was written by David when his cruel persecutor Saul, the more effectually to stab at him, spread false reports concerning his character. When the wicked can use no other weapons,...
REFLECTIONS . This Psalm is David's appeal to heaven, under the unjust and injurious imputations of Saul and his court. Judge me, oh Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity, with loyalty towards...
Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity. Leading proofs of personal piety I. A strong craving for a knowledge of the real state of the character. “Judge me, O Lord.” Implying--...
EXPOSITION DAVID , about to sacrifice at God's altar, protests his integrity, but still prays for God's protection ( Psalms 26:9 ) and for his redeeming mercy ( Psalms 26:11 ). The psalm has al...
Prayer of One Persecuted without Cause. A psalm of David, who probably composed this hymn when he himself was suffering persecution, being obliged to flee before Absalom. The contents of this psal...
1 Samuel 8:3 ; Acts 23:12 ; Amos 5:12 ; Deuteronomy 16:19 ; Exodus 23:8 ; Ezekiel 22:12 ; Ezekiel 22:13 ; Isaiah 33:15 ; Micah 2:1-3 ; Micah 7:3 ; Matthew 26:3 ; Matthew 26:4 ; Proverbs...