Psalms 26:5
I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
In Context
4I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
6I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
Cross References
Psalms 31:6I hate those who cling to worthless idols, but in the LORD I trust.
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.
Matthew 9:11When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
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 →