Bible Strands
Psalms 26:12
My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God, declaring a shift from his preceding plea for redemption to a present posture of stability. This statement follows his vow to walk with integrity and his request for divine mercy.
The words — The Hebrew עָֽמְדָ֣ה ('a.me.Dah) means "it has stood," paired with בְ/מִישׁ֑וֹר (ve./mi.Shor), literally "on level ground." These terms denote a firm, unshaken position as opposed to a precarious or wavering one.
The thread — The motif of secure footing appears in Psalms 27:11, where the psalmist requests a level path, and Psalms 40:2, where God establishes firm footsteps. The same theme of protected steps is referenced in 1 Samuel 2:9.
Why it lands — The text establishes that public worship flows from a position of moral and spiritual stability. It requires the reader to maintain the integrity demanded in the previous verse so that their praise is grounded rather than performative.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.
Cross-references
- Psalms 27:11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
- Psalms 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
- 1 Samuel 2:9 He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
- Psalms 111:1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
- Psalms 22:22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
- Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- Psalms 26:7 to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
- Hebrews 2:12 He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
- Psalms 107:32 Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
- Psalms 122:4 where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.