Psalms 26:4
What does Psalms 26:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 26:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:
- Proverbs 9:6
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.
- Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
- Jeremiah 15:17
I sat not in the assembly of them that make merry, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand; for thou hast filled me with indignation.
- Psalms 119:115
Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.
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