Psalms 26:4
I don't join in with liars and I don't associate with hypocrites.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For I always remember your trustworthy love, and I follow your truth.
5I refuse to get together with those who do evil, and I won't involve myself with the wicked.
Cross References
Job 31:5Have I lived a deceitful life? Have I been eager to tell lies?
Psalms 101:4I won't think bad thoughts—I won't even consider anything evil.
Psalms 119:115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 12:11If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
Jeremiah 15:17I didn't join in with a bunch of jokers as they had fun. I stayed by myself because you have called me, and you have filled me with outrage.
2 Corinthians 6:17“So leave them, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don't touch anything that is unclean, and I will accept 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 →