Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I travel with 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.
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.
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 gracious love precedes me, and I continuously walk according to your truth. 4 I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I travel with hypocrites. 5 I hate the company of those who practice evil, nor do I sit with the wicked.
Cross References
Psalm 1:1
How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers.
Psalm 119:63
I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God.
Proverbs 9:6
Leave your naive ways, and live. Walk in the path of understanding."
Proverbs 12:11
Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Jeremiah 15:17
I didn't sit in the company of those who have fun, and I didn't rejoice. Because of your hand on me, I sat alone, for you filled me with indignation.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Stop being deceived: "Wicked friends lead to evil ends."
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore, "Get away from them and separate yourselves from them," declares the Lord, "and don't touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.