Psalms 26:4

Psalms 26:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
• New International Version (NIV)I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites.

Context of Psalms 26:4

2Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my heart and my mind. 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth. I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men, Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites). 5I hate the company of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked. 6I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O Lord,

Psalms 26:4 word by word

לֹא־יָ֭שַׁבְתִּי עִם־מְתֵי־שָׁ֑וְא וְעִ֥ם נַ֝עֲלָמִ֗ים לֹ֣א אָבֽוֹא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have not satיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• with vainשָׁוְאshâv' shav · vanity: falseH7723
• personsמַתmath · manH4962
• neither will I go inבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• with dissemblersעָלַם‛âlam · to concealH5956

Cross-references for Psalms 26:4

• Psalms 1:1Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).
• Psalms 119:63I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You, And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
• Proverbs 9:6Leave [behind] your foolishness [and the foolish] and live, And walk in the way of insight and understanding.”
• Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
• Proverbs 13:20He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
• Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit with the group of those who celebrate, Nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because Your [powerful] hand was upon me, For You had filled me with indignation [at their sin].
• 1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
• 2 Corinthians 6:17So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord, “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],

Commentaries on Psalms 26:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4I have not sat with vain persons - שוא מתי methey shav, men of lies, dissemblers, backbiters, etc. Neither will I go in with dissemblers - נעלמים naalamim, the hidden ones, the dark designers, the secret plotters and conspirators in the state.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4I have not sat with vain persons - That is, I have not been found among them; I have not made them my companions. See the notes at Psalm 1:1. The word “vain” here is in contrast with those who are sincere and true. The expression would be applied to people who are false and hollow; to those who have no sincerity or solidity of character; to those who are hypocrites and pretenders. The psalmist urges it as one evidence of his attachment to God that he had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-5Because of his devotion to the Lord (Psalm 26:1–3), the psalmist separates himself from evil people (see Psalm 1:1).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-84-8. As exemplified by the fruits of divine grace, presented in his life, especially in his avoiding the wicked and his purposes of cleaving to God's worship.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 26:4

• Company
• Fellowship
• Obedience
• Vanity

In the dictionaries

• Truth
• Wondrous
• Person, Personality
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings