Psalm 26

David's determination in seeking God's approval is manifested in this psalm of praise. He was unshaken in the light of his confidence in declaring his personal integrity, innocence and purity before the Lord.

Of course that doesn't mean David is blameless at all times. He was after all, like all of us, human and capable of sinning from time to time. He "walked continually" in God's truth (verse 3). Interestingly, the word "continual" (different from the meaning of "continuous") from a language's point of view, indicates duration that continues over a long period of time, but with intervals of interruption; whereas the word "continuous" indicates duration without interruption (There is a subtle difference between the 2 words!). So even though David might have sinned against the Lord from time to time ("interruptions" from his walking in God's truth), he was unshamed of his pleas to our merciful God, of his sufferings under the accusations of others.

Instead of relying on our own strength to take justice into our own hands, let's quieten our hearts to reflect on all the things that burden us. Seek the Lord and tell Him. Lay upon Him our burdens of our hearts, for the Lord cares. Let the Lord vindicate us, on our behalf...