Psalms 26:4

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, so that I may behold the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.

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In The King James Version

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

In Context

3If entrenched armies were to stand together against me, my heart would not fear. If a battle were to rise up against me, I would have hope in this.

5For he has hidden me in his tabernacle. In the day of evils, he has protected me in the hidden place of his tabernacle.

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Cross References

Job 31:5If I have walked in vanity, or if my foot has hurried towards deceitfulness,

Psalms 101:4For my days have faded away like smoke, and my bones have dried out like firewood.

Proverbs 12:11Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever continually pursues leisure is most foolish. Whoever is soothed by lingering over wine leaves behind contempt in his strongholds.

Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the company of mockers, nor did I glorify myself before the presence of your hand. I sat alone, because you filled me with threats.

2 Corinthians 6:17Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean.

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 →

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