Psalms 26:5
I do not like to be with evil people, and I avoid wicked people.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
In Context
4I do not spend my time with liars and I stay away from hypocrites.
Cross References
Psalms 31:6Yahweh, I hate those who worship useless idols, but I trust in you.
Psalms 101:4I will not be dishonest, and I will not have anything to do with evil (OR, evil people).
Matthew 9:11When the Pharisees saw that, they came to us disciples and said, “◄ It is disgusting that your teacher, who claims to be righteous, eats and associates with tax collectors and other sinners!/Why is it that your teacher, who claims to be righteous, eats and associates with tax collectors and other sinners?►” [RHQ]
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 →