Pentecost Season · Proper 22 · Year B

Psalm 26

A Plea for Vindication and Integrity

October 3, 2027

King David, Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) — **King David**, Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri), 1651National Gallery, London · public domain

Revised Common Lectionary

GospelMark 10:2-16

EpistleHeb. 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Old TestamentJob 1:1, 2:1-10 Alt. OTGen. 2:18-24

PsalterPs. 26 Alt. PsalmPs. 8

Overview & Insights

"Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering." (Psalm 26:1)

The psalmist protests his innocence, asks God to examine his heart, and declares his love for the house of God, seeking vindication and a place among the upright.

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 26 Working Preacher

Exegetical commentary on Psalm 26 and its plea for vindication.

Psalm 26 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the psalm.

Psalm 26:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators on the appeal to integrity.

Background & Word Study

Psalm 26 in Hebrew Sefaria

Hebrew text with English and Jewish commentary.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Psalm 26 Catena

Patristic reading of the psalmist's plea.

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