New King James Version
Psalms 26:4
4I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in 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 Living Translation (NLT)I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.
Context of Psalms 26:4
2Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites. 5I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked. 6I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 26:4
- Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
- Psalms 119:63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.
- Proverbs 9:6Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding.
- Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
- Proverbs 13:20He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
- Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the assembly of the mockers, Nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand, For You have filled me with indignation.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, 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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