Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
3For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.
5I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Job 31:5“If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hurried to deceit
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart will be far from me. I will have nothing to do with evil.
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Jeremiah 15:17I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, for you have filled me with indignation.
2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore “‘Come out from among them, and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘Touch no unclean thing. 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 →