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So redeem me and show me mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful <i>and</i> gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I live with integrity; redeem me and be gracious to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I live with integrity; redeem me and be gracious to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I stay true to myself. Be kind and rescue me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But I walk with integrity. Rescue me, and have pity on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As for me, I do what is right; be merciful to me and save me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I walk in my integrity. Redeem me and be gracious to me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I walk in my integrity, "" Redeem me, and favor me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I, in mine integrity I walk, Redeem me, and favour me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I, I will go in mine integrity: redeem me and pity me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 25:11>But as for me, I have been walking in my innocence. Redeem me, and have mercy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But I walk in my integrity; redeem me, be gracious to me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; save me and be merciful unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have walked in my perfection; save me and have compassion upon me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/26-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2737" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Vindicate Me, O LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">But I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ’ê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">will walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/8537.htm" title="8537: bə·ṯum·mî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From tamam; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually innocence.">with integrity;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: pə·ḏê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">redeem me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: wə·ḥān·nê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">and be merciful to me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-7.htm">Proverbs 20:7</a></span><br />The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a></span><br />And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></span><br />“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a></span><br />But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be merciful to me.</p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; <i>therefore</i> I shall not slide.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">1 Samuel 12:2-5</a></b></br> And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons <i>are</i> with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20,21</a></b></br> And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought <i>that which was</i> good and right and truth before the LORD his God… </p><p class="hdg">redeem</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-7.htm">Psalm 49:7,15</a></b></br> None <i>of them</i> can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18</a></b></br> Draw nigh unto my soul, <i>and</i> redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a></b></br> Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3,4,7,8</a></b></br> Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Nehemiah 13:14,22,31</a></b></br> Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/25-22.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/22-21.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/37-14.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">David resorts to God in confidence of his integrity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But I will walk with integrity;</b><br>The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a commitment to live a life of integrity. In the biblical context, integrity refers to a wholeness of character and consistency in moral and ethical principles. This commitment is significant in the life of a believer, as it reflects a heart aligned with God's will. The Hebrew word for "integrity" can also imply completeness or innocence, suggesting a life that is blameless before God. This echoes the call to holiness found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God commands His people to be holy as He is holy. Walking with integrity is a theme seen in the lives of biblical figures like Job, who was described as blameless and upright (<a href="/job/1.htm">Job 1:1</a>).<p><b>redeem me</b><br>The plea for redemption indicates a recognition of human fallibility and the need for divine intervention. In the Old Testament, redemption often involves the idea of being bought back or delivered from a dire situation. This concept is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, particularly in the Exodus narrative, where God redeems His people from slavery in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a>). Theologically, this foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who redeems humanity from sin and death (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>). The psalmist's request for redemption acknowledges that only God can restore and save.<p><b>and be merciful to me.</b><br>The appeal for mercy underscores the psalmist's dependence on God's grace. Mercy, in the biblical sense, involves compassion and forgiveness extended to those who are undeserving. This request highlights the understanding that human righteousness is insufficient without God's merciful intervention. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a strong emphasis on justice and mercy, as seen in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which calls for acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. The psalmist's plea aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's character as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a>). This mercy is ultimately embodied in the person of Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and reconciliation to all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Psalm 26</a>, David is expressing his commitment to living a life of integrity before God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and redeemer, to whom David appeals for mercy and redemption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Psalm 26</a> suggests David's desire to worship in God's holy place, emphasizing his commitment to purity and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_with_integrity.htm">Walking with Integrity</a></b><br>Integrity involves consistency in moral and ethical principles, aligning one's actions with God's standards.<br><br>It requires a conscious decision to live transparently before God and others, even when it is challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_redemption_and_mercy.htm">Seeking Redemption and Mercy</a></b><br>Acknowledging our need for God's redemption and mercy is crucial, as human efforts alone cannot achieve righteousness.<br><br>This verse reminds us of the importance of humility and dependence on God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_integrity.htm">The Role of Faith in Integrity</a></b><br>Faith in God empowers believers to maintain integrity, trusting that He will redeem and show mercy.<br><br>Integrity is not just about external actions but is deeply rooted in one's relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_integrity.htm">Practical Steps to Integrity</a></b><br>Regular self-examination and confession of sins help maintain a life of integrity.<br><br>Engaging in community and accountability with other believers supports a lifestyle of integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_witness.htm">Living as a Witness</a></b><br>Walking with integrity serves as a testimony to others, reflecting God's character and drawing others to Him.<br><br>Our integrity can influence and inspire those around us to seek God and His ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'profitable_for_reproof'_mean.htm">What lessons do Saul, Jonathan, and David's lives teach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_full_integrity.htm">(Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_11_6_align_with_mercy.htm">How does Psalm 11:6's description of raining coals and brimstone fit with other biblical accounts that emphasize mercy over destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_en_gedi_located_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'Christianism' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> I will continue to walk as I have walked hitherto (see ver. 1) - I will be "integer vitae scelerisque purus" - a brave and good resolve. Had he but kept to it! <span class="cmt_word">Redeem me, and be merciful unto me</span> (compare the comment on ver. 1). Though hitherto he has walked innocently, and is resolved still to continue to walk innocently; he nevertheless feels that he has need of redeeming mercy. Though he "knows nothing by himself, yet he is not thereby justified" (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a>). Many, doubtless, are his "secret sins," which God has "set in the light of his countenance" (<a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/26-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֭אֲנִי</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will walk</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֵ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with integrity;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתֻמִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯum·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8537.htm">Strong's 8537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">redeem me</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּדֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and be merciful to me.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָנֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥān·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 26:11 But as for me I will walk (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/26-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 26:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 26:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/26-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 26:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 26:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>