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Psalms 26:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Judge me, O Lord, because I have lived with integrity and honesty. I have also trusted in the Lord, so I will not stumble or fall.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is confidently asking God to examine his life because he has lived with integrity and trusts that God will keep him from falling.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when his character or motives were being questioned by enemies or rivals. In ancient Israel, calling upon God as judge was a way of appealing to the highest authority when human judgment seemed unfair or corrupt. David's appeal to his integrity reflects the biblical understanding that righteous living and trust in God provide a firm foundation for life.

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