Psalm 26:5
New International Version
I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.

New Living Translation
I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.

English Standard Version
I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.

Berean Standard Bible
I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.

King James Bible
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

New King James Version
I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.

New American Standard Bible
I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.

NASB 1995
I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.

NASB 1977
I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.

Legacy Standard Bible
I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.

Amplified Bible
I hate the company of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.

Christian Standard Bible
I hate a crowd of evildoers, and I do not sit with the wicked.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I hate a crowd of evildoers, and I do not sit with the wicked.

American Standard Version
I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

Contemporary English Version
or go with evil crowds.

English Revised Version
I hate the congregation of evil-doers, and will not sit with the wicked.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have hated the mob of evildoers and will not sit with wicked people.

Good News Translation
I hate the company of the evil and avoid the wicked.

International Standard Version
I hate the company of those who practice evil, nor do I sit with the wicked.

Majority Standard Bible
I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.

NET Bible
I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

New Heart English Bible
I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.

Webster's Bible Translation
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

World English Bible
I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have hated the assembly of evildoers, "" And I do not sit with the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation
I have hated the assembly of evil doers, And with the wicked I sit not.

Smith's Literal Translation
I hated the convocation of those being evil, and with the unjust I will not sit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have hated the assembly of the malicious; and I will not sit with the impious.

New American Bible
I hate an evil assembly; with the wicked I do not sit.

New Revised Standard Version
I hate the company of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and have not sat with the wicked.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have hated the assembly of the evil, neither have I sat with the wicked.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I hate the gathering of evil doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I have hated the assembly of wicked doers; and will not sit with ungodly men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vindicate Me, O LORD
4I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites. 5I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked. 6I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,…

Cross References
Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...

Psalm 1:1
Blessed 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.

Proverbs 1:10-15
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ...

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

2 Timothy 3:5
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!

Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.

1 Peter 4:3-4
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

James 4:4
You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

Psalm 101:3-4
I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. / A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.


Treasury of Scripture

I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

hated

Psalm 31:6
I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.

Psalm 101:3-8
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me…

Psalm 139:21,22
Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? …

will

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Matthew 9:11,12
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? …

1 Corinthians 5:9-11
I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: …

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I hate
The Hebrew word for "hate" is "שָׂנֵא" (sane), which conveys a strong aversion or intense dislike. In the context of the Psalms, this term often reflects a righteous indignation against sin and those who perpetuate it. The psalmist's use of "hate" here is not a call to personal animosity but a declaration of moral and spiritual opposition to evil. This aligns with the biblical principle of loving righteousness and hating wickedness, as seen in Psalm 45:7, where God Himself is described as loving righteousness and hating wickedness.

the assembly
The term "assembly" in Hebrew is "קָהָל" (qahal), which refers to a gathering or congregation. Historically, this could denote any group gathered for a specific purpose, often with religious or communal implications. In the context of ancient Israel, assemblies were significant for worship, decision-making, and communal activities. The psalmist's rejection of the "assembly of evildoers" underscores a commitment to purity and separation from those who gather for ungodly purposes.

of evildoers
The phrase "evildoers" translates from the Hebrew "מְרֵעִים" (mere'im), indicating those who actively engage in wrongdoing or wickedness. This term is used throughout the Psalms to describe individuals who oppose God's ways and act unjustly. The psalmist's disdain for such individuals reflects a desire to align with God's holiness and justice, avoiding the influence and practices of those who live contrary to divine law.

and refuse
The word "refuse" comes from the Hebrew "לֹא" (lo), a strong negation indicating a deliberate choice or decision. This reflects the psalmist's intentional and resolute decision to avoid association with the wicked. It highlights the importance of making conscious choices to uphold one's integrity and faithfulness to God, even when faced with societal pressures or temptations.

to sit
In Hebrew, "to sit" is "יָשַׁב" (yashab), which can mean to dwell, remain, or abide. Sitting with someone in ancient Near Eastern culture often implied agreement, fellowship, or participation. By refusing to "sit" with the wicked, the psalmist is making a clear statement of non-participation in their deeds and a refusal to be complicit in their actions. This decision is a testament to the psalmist's commitment to maintaining a life set apart for God.

with the wicked
The term "wicked" is translated from the Hebrew "רְשָׁעִים" (resha'im), referring to those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. Throughout Scripture, the "wicked" are often contrasted with the righteous, highlighting a dichotomy between those who follow God's ways and those who reject them. The psalmist's refusal to associate with the wicked is a declaration of allegiance to God and a desire to live a life that reflects His righteousness and holiness. This separation from the wicked is not just physical but also spiritual, emphasizing the importance of inner purity and devotion to God.

(5) Evil doers.--With idea of violence; from a root meaning to break in pieces.

Verse 5. - I have hated the congregation of evil-doers. Fifthly, he has hated, and hates, with a holy and strong abhorrence (comp. Psalm 139:22), the congregation of evil-deers - the gatherings and assemblies of those who meet only for wicked purposes - to sin themselves, and to draw others into like evil courses. This is a positive trait of a very marked character, and goes far beyond the explanation which has been given of it: "I take no part in assemblies for the ruin of others" (Hengstenberg). Sixthly and lastly, he will not sit with the wicked. This only goes beyond the declarations in ver. 4 by extending to all wicked persons of every kind the avoidance there limited to "vain persons," and "dissemblers." The spirit is that indicated by Jacob in Genesis 49:6; by St. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 and Ephesians 5:7, 11; and by St. John, on the celebrated occasion when he avoided contact with Cerinthus (Iren., 3:3, § 4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I hate
שָׂ֭נֵאתִי (nê·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

the mob
קְהַ֣ל (qə·hal)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

of evildoers,
מְרֵעִ֑ים (mə·rê·‘îm)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad

and refuse
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to sit
אֵשֵֽׁב׃ (’ê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

with
וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the wicked.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person


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