Psalms 26:10
Psalms 26:10 in Multiple Translations
in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes.
In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely.
whose hands carry out their evil schemes and grab hold of bribes.
In whose handes is wickednes, and their right hand is full of bribes.
In whose hand [is] a wicked device, And their right hand [is] full of bribes.
in whose hands is wickedness; their right hand is full of bribes.
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
For my father and my mother have left me: but the Lord hath taken me up.
and people who [SYN] are ready to do wicked things and people who are always taking bribes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 26:10
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Psalms 26:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁר
בִּ/ידֵי/הֶ֥ם
זִמָּ֑ה
וִֽ֝/ימִינָ֗/ם
מָ֣לְאָה
שֹּֽׁחַד
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בִּ/ידֵי/הֶ֥ם
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cd | Suff
זִמָּ֑ה
zimmâh
H2154
wickedness
N-fs
וִֽ֝/ימִינָ֗/ם
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
Conj | N-fs | Suff
מָ֣לְאָה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
שֹּֽׁחַד
shachad
H7810
bribe
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 26:10
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בִּ/ידֵי/הֶ֥ם
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
זִמָּ֑ה
zimmâh
H2154
"wickedness"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a wicked or evil plan, and can include things like adultery, incest, and idolatry. It is used to describe the bad intentions or schemes of people in the Bible.
Definition: 1) plan, device, wickedness, evil plan, mischievous purpose 1a) plan, purpose 1b) evil device, wickedness 1c) not chaste, incest, licentiousness, adultery, idolatry, harlotry
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: heinous crime, lewd(-ly, -ness), mischief, purpose, thought, wicked (device, mind, -ness). See also: Leviticus 18:17; Ezekiel 16:27; Psalms 26:10.
וִֽ֝/ימִינָ֗/ם
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
מָ֣לְאָה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
שֹּֽׁחַד
shachad
H7810
"bribe"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a gift given to influence someone, often in a wrong way. It can also mean a present or reward, like in 1 Samuel 1:18 where Hannah gives a gift to Eli. The word is about giving something to get something in return.
Definition: present, bribe
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward. See also: Exodus 23:8; Psalms 26:10; Psalms 15:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 26:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 26:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
- Sermons on Psalms 26:10
Context — Vindicate Me, O LORD
8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
9Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
11But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. 12My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 16:19 | Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. |
| 2 | Exodus 23:8 | Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. |
| 3 | Psalms 52:2 | Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 8:3 | But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. |
| 5 | Proverbs 4:16 | For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall. |
| 6 | Proverbs 1:16 | For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood. |
| 7 | Matthew 26:3–4 | At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. |
| 8 | Micah 2:1–3 | Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance. Therefore this is what the LORD says: “I am planning against this nation a disaster from which you cannot free your necks. Then you will not walk so proudly, for it will be a time of calamity. |
| 9 | Psalms 11:2 | For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 10 | Isaiah 33:15 | 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— |
Psalms 26:10 Summary
This verse, Psalms 26:10, describes people who are involved in bad and corrupt activities, like taking bribes and doing wrong things on purpose. The Bible teaches that this kind of behavior is against God's will, as seen in Proverbs 15:27, where it says that those who are greedy for bribes will be destroyed. We should strive to be different from these people and instead follow God's path of righteousness, as encouraged in Matthew 5:6, where Jesus teaches that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. By seeking to live a life of integrity and honesty, we can reflect God's love and character to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of people is the Psalmist describing in Psalms 26:10?
The Psalmist is describing people who are involved in wicked and corrupt activities, as seen in their hands being full of bribes, similar to what is described in Isaiah 1:23, where the leaders of Israel are full of bribery and greed.
How do the 'wicked schemes' in Psalms 26:10 relate to the broader biblical theme of sin?
The 'wicked schemes' in Psalms 26:10 reflect the biblical theme of sin as a deliberate and intentional act of rebellion against God, as seen in Jeremiah 17:9, where the heart is described as deceitful and wicked.
What is the significance of the 'right hands' being 'full of bribes' in Psalms 26:10?
The 'right hands' being 'full of bribes' in Psalms 26:10 signifies the intentional and active nature of the corruption, emphasizing that these individuals are not only involved in sin but are also actively perpetuating it, much like the description in Ezekiel 22:12, where the people of Israel are condemned for their corrupt and violent practices.
How does Psalms 26:10 relate to the Psalmist's prayer in Psalms 26:9?
Psalms 26:10 provides a reason for the Psalmist's prayer in Psalms 26:9, where he asks God not to take his soul away with sinners, highlighting his desire to be separated from those who engage in wicked and corrupt activities, similar to the sentiment expressed in Psalms 101:5, where the Psalmist vows to silence anyone who secretly slanders their neighbor.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be unknowingly participating in 'wicked schemes' or corrupt activities, and how can I seek God's guidance to avoid them?
- How can I, like the Psalmist, walk in integrity and avoid the influence of those who are corrupt, as encouraged in Psalms 1:1-3?
- In what ways can I use my own 'hands' to promote righteousness and justice, rather than engaging in corrupt practices, as inspired by Micah 6:8?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that my own heart is not 'deceitful and wicked', as described in Jeremiah 17:9, and instead is filled with a desire to follow God's will?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:10
In whose hands [is] mischief,.... Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:10
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. In whose hands , [ zimaah (H2154)] - literally, 'thought (of evil)'; scheming evil (Psalms 7:3). Bribes - (Psalms 15:5.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
In whose hands is mischief; who not only imagine mischief in their hearts, but persist in it, and execute it with their hands. Their right hand; which should be stretched out to execute justice, and punish offenders.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
Psalms 26:10 In whose hands [is] mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.Ver. 10. In whose hands is mischief] Wicked contrivance. Here we have the true portraiture of a corrupt courtier, such as Saul’ s were.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
Verse 10. Their right hand is full of bribes] He speaks of persons in office, who took bribes to pervert judgment and justice.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:10
8–12. His love for God’s house is a further reason why he should not be involved in the fate of sinners.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:10
In whose hands is mischief - The word here rendered “mischief,” means properly “purpose, counsel, plan;” then, an evil purpose, “mischief, wickedness, crime.” The idea is, either that they intended
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:10
10. Mischief—The word here denotes crime, infamy. Full of bribes—See on Psalms 15:5
Sermons on Psalms 26:10
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The Biblical Theology of the Tongue by Mack Tomlinson | This sermon delves into the biblical theology of the tongue, emphasizing the power of words to either speak truth or error, highlighting the struggle with words that we all face. I |
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What Is in the Well, Will Be in the Bucket by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of our words, warning that every idle word will be accounted for on the day of judgment, as stated in Matthew 12:36. He categorizes variou |
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Follow the Lamb! (Selections) by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the continuous journey of following Christ, urging believers to keep their focus on Jesus and His cross for spiritual health and growth. He warns against |
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(Christian Leadership) Building the Home and the Church by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that having a cooperative wife is not a requirement to be a prophet of God. He warns against complaining about one's spouse and using them as |
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Building the Home and the Church by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of religious fundamentalism and persecution in the country. He shares personal details about his own life, including his mar |
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Pure by Faith by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of letting go of religious traditions and embracing the freedom found in Christ. He highlights how Jesus faced opposition from |
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The Assassins (Sacarii) by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II delves into the historical context of the Zealots and the Sacarii, highlighting their brutal actions and motivations driven by greed and desire for spoils rather th |