Psalms 26 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
26:1
1. Judge--decide on my case; the appeal of innocence. in mine integrity--freedom from blemish (compare Psa 25:21). His confidence of perseverance results from trust in God's sustaining grace.
26:2
2. He asks the most careful scrutiny of his affections and thoughts (Psa 7:9), or motives.
26:3
3. As often, the ground of prayer for present help is former favor.
26:4–8
4-8. As exemplified by the fruits of divine grace, presented in his life, especially in his avoiding the wicked and his purposes of cleaving to God's worship.
26:9
9. Gather not, c.--Bring me not to death. bloody men--(compare Psa 5:6).
26:10
10. Their whole conduct is that of violence and fraud.
26:11–12
11-12. But, c.--He contrasts his character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Psa 26:1, 2).