Psalm, Chapter 26

Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.

A Psalm of David.

26 [a]Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity,
And I have trusted in the Lord [b]without wavering.

-          Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection

o   A solemn or formal declaration of a fact, opinion, or resolution: an asseveration: as, protestations of friendship or of amendment.

o   Integrity means Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

o   David wants to declare his integrity

§  That he is adhering to God’s laws in a strict manner

§  Therefore (implied) he makes a prayer for protection

§  If you walking the straight line, God will protect you!

-          Vindicate me, 

o   To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.

o   To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example).

o   To demonstrate or prove the value or validity of; justify.

-          O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity

o   Again David seems think God will listen, will vindicate him

o   Because he has walked in integrity

o   Protection and vindication are the blessings of walking in integrity

-          And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

o   And means that in addition to walking in integrity

o   David also trusted in the Lord without wavering (not back and forth)

o   this is another reason why David believes that God will answer him

o   when you pray don't waver in your expectation that God will answer you

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