Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 26:11
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
11. With such evil-doers the Psalmist contrasts himself. His purpose, if his life is spared, is to shape his conduct as hitherto; and therefore he prays redeem me (Psa 25:22), deliver me from the fate of the wicked, and be gracious unto me (Psa 4:1, note).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
But as for me – The Hebrew is, and I. But there is evidently a contrast between what he purposed to do, and the course of life pursued by those to whom he had just referred; and this is correctly expressed in our translation, But as for me. It is a statement of his profession of piety, and of his purpose to lead a religious life. He meant – he solemnly purposed – to lead a holy life.
I will walk – I will live a life of integrity. See the notes at Psa 1:1.
In mine integrity – Hebrew, in my perfection. See Psa 7:8, note; Job 1:1, note. The idea is that he intended to live a life of uprightness.
Redeem me – From sin; from trouble; from death. The word redeem here implies that he did not claim to be perfect in the most absolute sense, even when he expressed his purpose to lead a life of integrity. He felt still that he was a sinner, and that he was dependent on redeeming mercy for salvation. On the word redeem, see Psa 25:22, note; Isa 29:22, note. Compare the notes at Isa 43:3.
And be merciful to me – In connection with redemption. The prayer for mercy is always an acknowledgment of guilt, and the plea here shows that with all his purposes of holy living, and notwithstanding all that he had referred to in the psalm as evidence of uprightness of intention and integrity of life, he still felt that he was a sinner, and that his only hope was in the mercy of God.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 11. But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity] Whatever I may have to do with public affairs, shall be done with the strictest attention to truth, justice, and mercy.
Redeem me] From all snares and plots laid against my life and my soul.
And be merciful unto me.] I deserve no good, but thou art merciful; deal with me ever in thy mercy.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
11, 12. But, c.He contrastshis character and destiny with that of the wicked (compare Psa 26:1Psa 26:2).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity,…. In which he had hitherto walked, Ps 26:1; or it may express his faith, that after he was gathered by death he should walk in uprightness and righteousness, in purity and perfection, with Christ in white, and behold the face of God in righteousness; see Isa 57:1;
redeem me; from the vain conversation of the wicked, from all troubles, and out of the hands of all enemies;
and be merciful unto me; who was now in distress, being persecuted by Saul, and at a distance from the house of God: this shows that mercy is the source and spring of redemption, both temporal and spiritual; and that the psalmist did not trust in and depend upon his present upright walk and conversation, but in redemption by Christ, and upon the mercy of God in Christ.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
11. But I will walk in mine integrity. In this repetition there is to be remarked a circumstance which more clearly illustrates David’s righteousness; namely, that, in the midst of so many temptations, he steadily held on his way. He saw many become suddenly rich by gifts, as we still see those who sit at the helm of affairs accumulating to themselves, in a very brief space, a great abundance of wealth, building sumptuous palaces, and extending their lands far and wide. As no allurements could induce him to imitate their example in this, he gave a proof of rare and heroic virtue. He therefore affirms with truth, that although the world accounted them happy, he had not been seduced from his wonted integrity, that thus it might appear that he ascribed more to the providence of God than to evil practices. He, therefore, beseeches God to redeem him, because, being oppressed with wrongs, and tempted in various ways, he relied only on God, trusting that he would deliver him. From this we may conclude, that he was at this time reduced to great straits. He adds, Be merciful to me, by which he shows that this deliverance flows from the grace of God, as its true source; and we have already seen that the cause is often put for the effect.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
11. But as for me Against all the forms of evil and evil men described hitherto, the psalmist opposes his own purpose and desire to “walk in his integrity.” This is the reason why his prayer should be heard.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
But as for me, I will walk in my integrity,
Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
But the Psalmist is not like that. His back is turned on corruption, and he intends to continue walking in integrity. And so he prays that YHWH will deliver him by an exertion of power at a cost to Himself, and will be merciful to him, so that he may prevail against those who are against him.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Psa 26:11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Ver. 11. But as for me, I will walk ] Whatever others do, their example shall be no rule to me to deviate. See my Righteous Man’s Recompense, D. 1.
Redeem me, &c.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Redeem = deliver (by power). Hebrew. padah. See note on Psa 25:22.
be merciful = show me favour, or be gracious.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
redeem
(See Scofield “Isa 59:20”) See Scofield “Exo 14:30”
Fuente: Scofield Reference Bible Notes
I will: Psa 26:1, 1Sa 12:2-5, 2Ch 31:20, 2Ch 31:21, Neh 5:15, Job 1:1, Isa 38:3, Luk 1:6, 1Th 2:10
redeem: Psa 49:7, Psa 49:15, Psa 69:18, Tit 2:14, 1Pe 1:18, 1Pe 1:19
and: Psa 103:3, Psa 103:4, Psa 103:7, Psa 103:8, Neh 13:14, Neh 13:22, Neh 13:31
Reciprocal: Gen 5:22 – General 1Ki 9:4 – And if thou Psa 7:8 – to mine Psa 25:21 – General Psa 44:26 – redeem Psa 69:16 – turn Pro 10:9 – that walketh Pro 20:7 – just Pro 28:18 – walketh
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Having called on God to do right, the psalmist promised to do the same. He would continue to do right as he waited for God to redeem him from his trouble. "Redeem" (Heb. padah) means to ransom or purchase out of trouble. This word often refers to the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt in the Old Testament (e.g., Deu 7:8; 2Sa 7:23; Mic 6:4). David felt he was on solid footing in his request, and looked forward to praising God publicly for saving him from his accusers.
The people of God can appeal confidently for vindication from the false accusations of spiritual enemies because they have a righteous standing before Him. This is not a claim to being sinless but to being righteous because of God’s work for them. The upright behavior of the righteous is evidence that they are, by God’s grace, different from the wicked. [Note: See Swindoll, pp. 83-93.]