Psalm 26:6
“I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 26Meaning
Washing hands in innocence and circling the altar are worship images of integrity; they are not magical cleansing rituals or compulsive purity techniques.
I will not join deceit or violence
Verses 4–7 reject false and violent company and move toward clean-handed worship, thanksgiving and proclamation.
Read carefully
Washing hands in innocence and circling the altar are worship images of integrity; they are not magical cleansing rituals or compulsive purity techniques. Keep the verse within Psalm 26’s prayer for vindication, integrity, worship, mercy and public praise.
Reflection
Washing hands in innocence and circling the altar are worship images of integrity; they are not magical cleansing rituals or compulsive purity techniques.