Psalms 26:4
One thing have I asked of the Lord, this will I earnestly seek: that I should dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I should behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and survey his temple.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
Cross References
Job 31:5But if I had gone with scorners, and if too my foot has hasted to deceit:
Psalms 101:4For my days have vanished like smoke, and my bones have been parched like a stick.
Proverbs 12:11a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
Jeremiah 15:17I have not sat in the assembly of them as they mocked, but I feared because of thy power: I sat alone, for I was filled with bitterness.
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 →