Psalms 26:4
I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For your mercy is before my eyes; and I have gone in the way of your good faith.
5I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.
Cross References
Job 31:5If I have gone in false ways, or my foot has been quick in working deceit;
Psalms 101:4The false heart I will send away from me: I will not have an evil-doer for a friend.
Psalms 119:115Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.
Proverbs 12:11He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
Jeremiah 15:17I did not take my seat among the band of those who are glad, and I had no joy; I kept by myself because of your hand; for you have made me full of wrath.
2 Corinthians 6:17For which cause, Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and let no unclean thing come near you; and I will take you for myself,
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 →