Parallel Verses
Amplified
I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
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.
A Conservative Version
I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers.
American Standard Version
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
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 Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,
And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth.
I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
I hate the company of evildoers,
And will not sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Psalm 1:1
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Leave me, you evildoers,
That I may keep the commandments of my God [honoring and obeying them].
Proverbs 9:6
“Leave [behind] your foolishness [and the foolish] and live,
And walk in the way of insight and understanding.”
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Jeremiah 15:17
I did not sit with the group of those who celebrate,
Nor did I rejoice;
I sat alone because Your [powerful] hand was upon me,
For You had filled me with indignation [at their sin].
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived:
2 Corinthians 6:17
“So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord,
“And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],