Psalms 26:4
I sit not with men of falsehood. And go not in company with dissemblers.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For thy kindness is ever before my eyes, And I walk in thy truth.
5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And do not sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Job 31:5If I have walked with falsehood, And if my foot hath hasted to deceit,
Psalms 101:4The perverse in heart shall be far from me; I will not know a wicked person.
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers! For I will keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 12:11He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
Jeremiah 15:17I have not sat in the assembly of them that made merry, nor rejoiced; On account of thy hand I have sat alone; For thou hast filled me with indignation.
2 Corinthians 6:17“Wherefore come out from the midst of them, and be separated, saith the Lord, and touch not anything unclean;” “and I will receive 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 →