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in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; In the congregations I shall bless Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; I will bless the LORD in the assemblies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; I will praise the LORD in the assemblies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My foot standeth in an even place: In the congregations will I bless Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now I stand on solid ground! And when your people meet, I will praise you, LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My feet stand on level ground. I will praise the LORD with the choirs in worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My feet stand on level ground; among the worshiping congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My foot has stood in uprightness, "" In assemblies I bless YHWH!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My foot hath stood in uprightness, In assemblies I bless Jehovah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My foot stood in straightness: in the convocations will I praise Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 25:12>My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; in assemblies I will bless the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My foot has stood in the straight way; in the congregation will I bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And my foot has stood in integrity and in the congregation I shall bless LORD JEHOVAH. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My foot standeth in an even place; In the congregations will I bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless thee, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/26-12.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=2743" 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">11</span>But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">My feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·mə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4334.htm" title="4334: ḇə·mî·šō·wr (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A level place, uprightness. ">on level ground;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4721.htm" title="4721: bə·maq·hê·lîm (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- An assembly. Or maqhelah; from qahal; an assembly.">in the congregations</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: ’ă·ḇā·rêḵ (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">I will bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><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="/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a></span><br />He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Psalm 68:26</a></span><br />Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-9.htm">Psalm 116:9</a></span><br />I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Psalm 107:32</a></span><br />Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22</a></span><br />I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Psalm 35:18</a></span><br />Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a></span><br />And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-8.htm">Isaiah 35:8</a></span><br />And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">My</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11</a></b></br> Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a></b></br> He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, <i>and</i> established my goings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></b></br> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.</p><p class="hdg">in the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Psalm 26:7</a></b></br> That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22-25</a></b></br> I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Psalm 107:32</a></b></br> Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/23-4.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/psalms/26-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/26-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Congregations</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-13.htm">Level</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-2.htm">Meetings</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/job/38-14.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Uprightness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Congregations</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/44-25.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/psalms/65-10.htm">Level</a> <a href="/hosea/2-11.htm">Meetings</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/46-4.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Uprightness</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'; 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In biblical times, level ground was often associated with safety and a firm foundation, contrasting with the treacherous and uneven paths that could lead to stumbling. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for living a righteous life, grounded in God's truth. The imagery of standing on level ground is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a>, where God sets the psalmist's feet upon a rock, establishing his steps. This stability is a result of living in accordance with God's will and experiencing His guidance and protection.<p><b>in the congregations I will bless the LORD.</b><br>The term "congregations" refers to the assembly of believers, highlighting the importance of communal worship and the public declaration of faith. In ancient Israel, the congregation would gather for worship, prayer, and the reading of the Torah, often at the temple or synagogues. This communal aspect underscores the significance of fellowship and collective praise in the life of a believer. Blessing the LORD in the congregations emphasizes the act of worship as a shared experience, where individuals come together to honor God. This practice is seen throughout the Psalms and is a precursor to the New Testament church gatherings, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, and prayer. The act of blessing the LORD publicly also serves as a testimony to others, reflecting the believer's commitment to God and encouraging others in their faith journey.<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 this Psalm, David is expressing his confidence in his integrity and his commitment to worship God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/congregations.htm">Congregations</a></b><br>Refers to the assembly of believers, the community where worship and praise are offered to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/level_ground.htm">Level Ground</a></b><br>Symbolizes stability, security, and righteousness, indicating a life lived in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/stability_in_righteousness.htm">Stability in Righteousness</a></b><br>Standing on "level ground" signifies living a life of integrity and righteousness. As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects God's standards, providing stability in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_worship.htm">The Importance of Community Worship</a></b><br>The mention of "congregations" highlights the importance of gathering with other believers to worship and bless the Lord. Community worship strengthens our faith and encourages us in our walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_presence.htm">Confidence in God's Presence</a></b><br>David's declaration of standing on level ground reflects his confidence in God's presence and guidance. We, too, can have confidence that God will guide us and keep us secure when we live according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_the_lord.htm">Blessing the Lord</a></b><br>Our response to God's faithfulness should be one of praise and blessing. In every situation, we are called to bless the Lord, acknowledging His goodness and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>Integrity is a key theme in this Psalm. As believers, we are encouraged to examine our lives and ensure that our actions align with our faith, standing firm in our commitment to God.<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/is_your_conscience_aligned_with_god.htm">How does God heal the brokenhearted?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'bless_the_lord'.htm">How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_punish_the_psalmist_with_evildoers.htm">(Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_endorse_praying_to_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about praying to angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">My foot standeth.</span>--It seems more in accordance with the general drift of the poem to take this verse, <span class= "ital">When I stand in an even or level place </span>[<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>when I am rescued from the difficulties which now beset me] <span class= "ital">I will praise Jehovah in the congregation.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My foot standeth in an even place</span>; or, on <span class="accented">level ground</span> - <span class="accented">where</span> there is nothing to cause me to stumble (comp. <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In the congregations will I bless the Lord</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> in the assemblies of the people for public worship. David constantly acknowledges this duty (<a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22, 25</a>: 27:6; 35:18; 40:9, 10; 68:26, etc.). Indeed, it is the general idea that underlies all his psalms of praise, since they wore composed to be recited in the congregation. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/26-12.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">My feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֭גְלִי</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stand</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽמְדָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on level ground;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְמִישׁ֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·mî·šō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the congregations</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝מַקְהֵלִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(bə·maq·hê·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4721.htm">Strong's 4721: </a> </span><span class="str2">An assembly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will bless</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבָרֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇā·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 26:12 My foot stands in an even place (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/26-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 26:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 26:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 27:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:1" /></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>