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, Lord, and put me to the test; Refine my mind and my heart. 3For Your goodness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. I do not sit with deceitful people, Nor will I go with pretenders. 5I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked. 6I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will go around Your altar, Lord,

Psalms 26:4 word by word

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

• sitיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• deceitfulשָׁוְאshâv' shav · vanity: falseH7723
• peopleמַתmath · manH4962
• Norלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• will I goבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• pretendersעָלַם‛âlam · to concealH5956

Cross-references for Psalms 26:4

• Psalms 1:1Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
• Psalms 119:63I am a companion to all those who fear You, And to those who keep Your precepts.
• Proverbs 9:6Abandon your foolishness and live, And proceed in the way of understanding.”
• Proverbs 12:11One who works his land will have plenty of bread, But one who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
• Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.
• Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in a circle of revelers and celebrate. Because of Your hand upon me I sat alone, For You filled me with indignation.
• 1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
• 2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome 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

Topics related to Psalms 26:4

• Company
• Fellowship
• Obedience
• Vanity

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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