Psalms 26:5
I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And do not sit with the wicked.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
In Context
4I sit not with men of falsehood. And go not in company with dissemblers.
6I wash my hands in innocence. And go around thine altar. O LORD!
Cross References
Psalms 31:6I hate those who regard lying vanities, And put my trust in the LORD.
Psalms 101:4The perverse in heart shall be far from me; I will not know a wicked person.
Matthew 9:11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why doth your teacher eat with the publicans 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 →