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Sin in Action
Commentators explain that the phrase "in whose hands is wickedness" describes sin that is actively carried out. The Hebrew word used implies not just a secret, evil plan but a malicious scheme that is vigorously executed with the hands. This highlights that the sin being condemned is tangible and deliberate, not just a passing thought.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 26:10
18th Century
Theologian
In whose hands is mischief - The word here rendered “mischief,” means properly “purpose, counsel, plan;” then, an evil purpose, “mischief,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 26:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
See, he so loves God's house that he cannot bear the thought of being shut in with sinners; and this is our comfort, that if we have loved God's ho…
John Calvin
On Psalms 26:10
16th Century
Theologian
For in their hands is maliciousness. The Hebrew word זמה, zimmah, properly signifies an inward stratagem, or device<…
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John Gill
On Psalms 26:10
17th Century
Pastor
In whose hands [is] mischief
Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder the word signifies and is so…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 26:1–12
17th Century
Minister
David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ. What he says here concerning his own spotless innocence was fully and…