“ Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. ”
Examine me, O Lord - The meaning of this verse is, that he asked of God a strict and rigid examination of his case. To express this, the psalmist uses three words - “examine; prove; try.” These w...
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my (b) reins and my heart. (b) My very affections and inward motions of the heart.
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...
reins . kidneys. reins... heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for thoughts and feelings.
2. Prove me, (568) O Jehovah! The more that David observed himself basely and undeservedly pursued with calumnies, the more powerfully was he excited by the vehemence of his grief fearle...
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Examine me, O Lord - To thee I appeal; and feel no hesitation in wishing to have all the motives of my heart dissected and exposed to thy...
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Development ( Psalms 26:2-8 ) of "I have walked in mine integrity," and "I have trusted in the Lord." Psalms 26:1 . His ability to...
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...
( 2 ) Try. — Rather, purify, according to the right reading. LXX., try by fire.
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...
Who but the Lord Jesus Christ could ever take up such language? Who but him must assume such language, If thou Lord shouldest mark iniquity, O Lord who shall stand! Psalms 130:3 .
Psalms 24 Proper Psalm for Ascension Day ( Evening ). Psalms 24-26 = Day 5 ( Morning ).
Examine me, O Lord ,.... His cause, his integrity, and trust in the Lord, as silver and gold are examined by the touchstone, the word of God, which is the standard of faith and practice; and prove...
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Ver. 2. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me ] It must needs be a good conscience that thus boldly offereth itself to God's trial; so Job...
Examine me, and prove me Because it is possible I may deceive myself, and be partial in my cause, or, at least, mine enemies will so judge of me: I appeal to thee, O thou Judge of hearts, and beg t...
Devout Appeals. A psalm of David. 1 Judge me, O L ORD ; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in...
Because it is possible that I may deceive myself, and be partial in my cause, or at least mine enemies will so judge of me, I appeal to thee, O thou Judge of hearts, and beg that thou wouldst search...
Examine me, O YHWH, and prove me, Try my heart and my mind. He is so confident of his current faithfulness to YHWH that he is ready to open himself for a thorough examination. ‘Examine me.' He want...
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 )...
Psalms 26:2 Self-examination must be accomplished under and through the scrutiny or inspecting power of God. We truly prove ourselves when He proves us, and may rightly approve ourselves only when...
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...
Jeremiah 20:12 ; Job 13:23 ; Job 31:4-6 ; Psalms 139:23 ; Psalms 139:24 ; Psalms 17:3 ; Psalms 66:10 ; Psalms 7:9 ; Zechariah 13:9