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Psalms 26:4
Psalms 26:4 is verse 4 of Psalms chapter 26, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
King James Version
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.
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Psalms 26:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible
2 Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
3 For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.
4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
5 I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
Psalms 119:63I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 9:6Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
Proverbs 12:11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Proverbs 13:20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
2 Corinthians 6:17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”