Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.
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.
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.
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 I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. 4 I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. 5 I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.
Cross References
Psalm 1:1
How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!
Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.
Proverbs 9:6
Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding."
Proverbs 12:11
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.
Proverbs 13:20
The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Jeremiah 15:17
I did not spend my time in the company of other people, laughing and having a good time. I stayed to myself because I felt obligated to you and because I was filled with anger at what they had done.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals."
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore "come out from their midst, and be separate," says the Lord, "and touch no unclean thing, and I will welcome you,