There is a consciousness of a clean walk in Psalm 26 which carries on the substance of what we have looked at in Psalm 25. God is invited to prove the one who addresses Him; there is nothing- that so gives boldness toward God like the possession of a good conscience. The saint here considers his course in verses 4 and 5, as taken in separation from evil; he can then approach to God with clean hands (verse 6), and give thanks to Him (verse 7).
Verse 8 brings out the positive side of a godly life; there is love for God's dwelling place. The unbeliever cannot understand this, but to him, the happiness and joy of those who trust in God, is quite unknown.