Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 26:4
4I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
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
2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. 3For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth. I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. 5I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. 6I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
Read all of Psalms 26Psalms 26:4 word by word
לֹא־יָ֭שַׁבְתִּי עִם־מְתֵי־שָׁ֑וְא וְעִ֥ם נַ֝עֲלָמִ֗ים לֹ֣א אָבֽוֹא׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 26:4
- Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- Psalms 119:63I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
- Proverbs 9:6Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
- Proverbs 12:11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
- Proverbs 13:20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
- Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
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
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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
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