Psalm 26:12
New International Version
My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.

New Living Translation
Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD.

English Standard Version
My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.

King James Bible
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

New King James Version
My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
My foot stands on level ground; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

NASB 1995
My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.

NASB 1977
My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
My foot stands on level ground; In the congregations I shall bless Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
My foot stands on level ground; I will bless the LORD in the assemblies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My foot stands on level ground; I will praise the LORD in the assemblies.

American Standard Version
My foot standeth in an even place: In the congregations will I bless Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Now I stand on solid ground! And when your people meet, I will praise you, LORD.

English Revised Version
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My feet stand on level ground. I will praise the LORD with the choirs in worship.

Good News Translation
I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the LORD.

International Standard Version
My feet stand on level ground; among the worshiping congregations I will bless the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.

NET Bible
I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

World English Bible
My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My foot has stood in uprightness, "" In assemblies I bless YHWH!

Young's Literal Translation
My foot hath stood in uprightness, In assemblies I bless Jehovah!

Smith's Literal Translation
My foot stood in straightness: in the convocations will I praise Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.

New American Bible
My foot stands on level ground; in assemblies I will bless the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My foot has stood in the straight way; in the congregation will I bless the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And my foot has stood in integrity and in the congregation I shall bless LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My foot standeth in an even place; In the congregations will I bless the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless thee, O Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vindicate Me, O LORD
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
Psalm 27:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

Psalm 40:2
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.

Psalm 68:26
Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.

Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”

Psalm 116:9
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

Psalm 107:32
Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.

Psalm 22:22
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.

Psalm 35:18
Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.

Psalm 111:1
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Psalm 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

Isaiah 2:3
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.

Isaiah 30:21
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.”

Isaiah 35:8
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.

Isaiah 40:31
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.

Isaiah 42:16
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.


Treasury of Scripture

My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

My

Psalm 27:11
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

Psalm 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

in the

Psalm 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Psalm 22:22-25
I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee…

Psalm 107:32
Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

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Psalm 26
1. David resorts to God in confidence of his integrity














My feet stand
The phrase "My feet stand" conveys a sense of stability and confidence. In the Hebrew text, the word for "stand" is "amad," which implies being firmly established or enduring. This imagery suggests a person who is unwavering in their faith and moral integrity. In the context of ancient Israel, standing firm was often associated with being in the presence of God, as the priests would stand in the temple. This phrase encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting that God provides a firm foundation.

on level ground
The phrase "on level ground" symbolizes a place of safety, fairness, and righteousness. In Hebrew, "level ground" is "mishor," which can also mean a plain or a place without obstacles. This imagery is significant in a historical context where uneven terrain could be dangerous and challenging to navigate. Spiritually, it represents living a life aligned with God's will, free from the pitfalls of sin and moral compromise. It reassures believers that God leads them to a place of spiritual equilibrium and peace.

in the congregations
The term "in the congregations" refers to the assembly of believers gathered for worship and community. The Hebrew word "qahal" is used here, which denotes a gathering or assembly, often for religious purposes. Historically, the congregation was central to Jewish worship and community life, where the faithful would come together to seek God and support one another. This phrase highlights the importance of communal worship and fellowship in the life of a believer, emphasizing that faith is not just a personal journey but one shared with others in the body of Christ.

I will bless the LORD
"I will bless the LORD" is a declaration of praise and gratitude. The Hebrew word for "bless" is "barak," which means to kneel or to give adoration. This phrase is a commitment to worship and honor God for His goodness and faithfulness. In the scriptural context, blessing the Lord is an act of acknowledging His sovereignty and expressing thankfulness for His provision and protection. It serves as a reminder to believers to continually offer praise to God, recognizing His hand in their lives and the community of faith.

(12) My foot standeth.--It seems more in accordance with the general drift of the poem to take this verse, When I stand in an even or level place [i.e., when I am rescued from the difficulties which now beset me] I will praise Jehovah in the congregation.

Verse 12. - My foot standeth in an even place; or, on level ground - where there is nothing to cause me to stumble (comp. Psalm 27:11). In the congregations will I bless the Lord; i.e. in the assemblies of the people for public worship. David constantly acknowledges this duty (Psalm 22:22, 25: 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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My feet
רַ֭גְלִי (raḡ·lî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

stand
עָֽמְדָ֣ה (‘ā·mə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

on level ground;
בְמִישׁ֑וֹר (ḇə·mî·šō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice

in the congregations
בְּ֝מַקְהֵלִ֗ים (bə·maq·hê·lîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4721: An assembly

I will bless
אֲבָרֵ֥ךְ (’ă·ḇā·rêḵ)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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