Psalms 26:10 Meaning and Explanation
“In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →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.