John Trapp on Psalms 26:2

Verſ. 2. Examine me O Lord, and prove me] It muſt needs be a good Conſcience that thus boldly offereth it ſelf to Gods trial; ſo Job 31.6.

Try my reins and my heart] i.e. Mine affections and thoughts; for theſe are ſibi mutuò cauſa. Whilſt I muſed, the fire kindled, Pſal. 39. David was neither ambitious nor factious, as his adverſaries repreſented him.