Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with men of deceit, nor, with dissemblers, would I enter;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
In Context
5I have hated the convocation of evil-doers, and, with lawless men, would I not sit;
Cross References
Job 31:5Verily I walked not in falsity, nor did my foot haste unto deceit:—
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart, shall depart from me, A maker of mischief, will I not acknowledge;
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers,—that I may observe the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 12:11He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
Jeremiah 15:17I sat not in the circle of mockers, Nor became I uproarious,—Because of thy hand, by myself did I sit, For with indignation, hadst thou filled me.
2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come ye forth out of their midst, and be separated,—saith [the] Lord,—and, one impure, do not touch; and, I, will give you welcome,
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 →