Psalms 26:4
I never sat down with the worthless, nor companied with dissemblers.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For your love is before my eyes, and your faithfulness governs my way.
5I hate the assembly of knaves, I would never sit down with the wicked;
Cross References
Psalms 101:4Far from me be perverseness of heart, or kinship with evil.
Psalms 119:115Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.
2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore “Come out from among the nations, and separate yourselves from them,” says the Lord, “And touch nothing impure; and I will welcome 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 →