4I do not sit with deceitful men,
         Nor will I go with pretenders.

5I hate the assembly of evildoers,
         And I will not sit with the wicked.

6I shall wash my hands in innocence,
         And I will go about Your altar, O LORD,

7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving
         And declare all Your wonders.

8O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house
         And the place where Your glory dwells.

9Do not take my soul away along with sinners,
         Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

10In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
         And whose right hand is full of bribes.

11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
         Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

12My foot stands on a level place;
         In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.

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American Standard Version
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I have not sat with the council of vanity: neither will I go in with the doers of unjust things.

Darby Bible Translation
I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;

English Revised Version
I have not sat with vain persons; neither will I go in with dissemblers.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Young's Literal Translation
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