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 · 2000

I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

One 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 · 1890

I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;

Context

v.3For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes; And I have walked in thy truth.

v.4This passage

v.5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

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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