Psalms 26:10

Psalms 26:10 Meaning and Explanation

In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

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The psalmist describes those from whom he seeks separation: those corrupted by wickedness and greed.

The Context of Psalms 26:10

The psalmist specifies the character of those from whom he seeks separation.

What Does Psalms 26:10 Mean?

Whose hands hold mischief—those whose actions are devoted to harm and plots against others. The right hand full of bribes shows corruption of justice: those who take payments to pervert right judgment. These are people whose entire being is bent toward evil and self-enrichment.

The accumulation of detail—mischief, bribes, violence in the previous verse—emphasizes how fundamentally opposed such people are to God's justice and truth. The psalmist's desire to be separated from them is a matter of choosing fundamentally different values.

Psalms 26:10 in the Original Language

shochar (שׁוֹחַד), 'bribes' — gifts given to pervert judgment or secure favor through corruption.

Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 26:10

What does Psalms 26:10 mean?

The psalmist describes those from whom he seeks separation: those corrupted by wickedness and greed.

What is the context of Psalms 26:10?

The psalmist specifies the character of those from whom he seeks separation.

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