Bible Strands
Psalms 26:11
But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses the LORD, distinguishing his own conduct from the corrupt officials described in the preceding context and anticipating his public worship in the following context.
The words — The Hebrew terms תֻמִּי (tummi) and פְּדֵנִי (pedeni) literally mean "in integrity" and "redeem me," respectively.
The thread — The plea for redemption echoes Psalms 69:18, while the claim of walking with integrity recalls Psalms 26:1 and Isaiah 38:3.
Why it lands — The text first asserts a commitment to moral consistency before requesting divine deliverance and mercy. It requires the reader to align personal conduct with the request for God’s intervention rather than treating them as separate concerns.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Cross-references
- Psalms 26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
- Psalms 69:18 Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.
- Isaiah 38:3 saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
- Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- 1 Peter 1:18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
- 1 Samuel 12:2 Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day.
- 2 Chronicles 31:20 So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.
- Nehemiah 5:15 The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God.
- Nehemiah 13:14 Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.