Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For thy loving kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in thy truth.
5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Job 31:5If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hastened to deceit
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart shall depart from me. I will know no evil thing.
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor did I rejoice. I sat alone because of thy hand, for thou have filled me with indignation.
2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore, Come ye out from among them, and be ye separated, says Lord, And touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you
Matthew Henry on Psalms 26:2-6
Devout Appeals. 1 Judge me, O Lord ; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord ; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O Lord , and prove me; try my reins and my heart. 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. 5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul and his… Read the whole commentary →