Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers.
New American Standard Bible
Nor will I go with
King James Version
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Holman Bible
or associate with hypocrites.
International Standard Version
I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I travel with hypocrites.
American Standard Version
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Amplified
I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
Bible in Basic English
I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.
Darby Translation
I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;
Julia Smith Translation
I sat not with men of vanity, and I will not go in with those lying hid.
King James 2000
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I do not sit with deceitful people, nor will I go about with hypocrites.
Modern King James verseion
I have not sat with lying men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have not dwelt with vain persons; neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.
NET Bible
I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.
New Heart English Bible
I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
The Emphasized Bible
I have not sat with men of deceit, nor, with dissemblers, would I enter;
Webster
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
World English Bible
I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints hate and avoid
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 26:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Vindication
3 For thy loving kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in thy truth. 4 I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers. 5 I hate the assembly of evil-doers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers,
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all those who fear thee, and of those who observe thy precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 9:6
Forsake ye simpleness, and live, and walk in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
Proverbs 13:20
Walk with wise men, and thou shall be wise. But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
Jeremiah 15:17
I did not sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor did I rejoice. I sat alone because of thy hand, for thou have filled me with indignation.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not led astray. Evil associations corrupt good habits.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore, Come ye out from among them, and be ye separated, says Lord, And touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you