Psalm 26:10

10 In whose hands is zimmah (wicked plans), and their right hand is full of shochad (bribery).

Psalm 26:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 26:10

In whose hands [is] mischief
Every abominable wickedness; as idolatry, adultery, murder the word signifies and is sometimes used for mischief conceived in the mind, artificially devised and contrived there; here mischief committed, the hand being the instrument of action, and intends whatever is prejudicial to the person, character, and properties of men;

and their right hand is full of bribes;
whereby the eyes of judges are blinded, the words of the righteous perverted, men's persons respected, and judgment wrested, ( Deuteronomy 16:19 ) .

Psalm 26:10 In-Context

8 Hashem, I have loved the ma’on of Thy Bais [HaMikdash], and the Mishkan where Thine kavod dwelleth.

9 Take not away my nefesh with chatta’im (sinners), nor my Chai (life) with anshei damim;

10 In whose hands is zimmah (wicked plans), and their right hand is full of shochad (bribery).

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity; redeem me, v’chaneini (and be merciful and gracious unto me).

12 My regel standeth on level ground; in the great assemblies unto Hashem will I render brocha.