Psalm 26:8
“Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 26Meaning
The speaker loves the habitation of the LORD’s house and the place of divine glory; sacred space does not make buildings or institutions immune from accountability.
Love for God’s dwelling and a plea for mercy
Verses 8–12 contrast love for the LORD’s dwelling with bloodshed and bribery, then ask for redemption and end in congregational praise.
Read carefully
The speaker loves the habitation of the LORD’s house and the place of divine glory; sacred space does not make buildings or institutions immune from accountability. Keep the verse within Psalm 26’s prayer for vindication, integrity, worship, mercy and public praise.
Reflection
The speaker loves the habitation of the LORD’s house and the place of divine glory; sacred space does not make buildings or institutions immune from accountability.