Psalms 26:5
I hate the assembly of evildoers,and will not sit with the wicked.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.
In Context
4I have not sat with deceitful men,neither will I go in with hypocrites.
6I will wash my hands in innocence,so I will go about your altar, Lord;
Cross References
Psalms 31:6I hate those who regard lying vanities,but I trust in the Lord.
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart will be far from me.I will have nothing to do with evil.
Matthew 9:11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors 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 →