Psalms 26:5 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Psalms 26:5

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For thy lovingkindness {is} before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

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

I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

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Psalms 26:1

"[{A Psalm} of David.] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; {therefore} I shall not slide."

Psalms 26:2

"Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart."

Psalms 26:3

"For thy lovingkindness {is} before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth."

Psalms 26:4

"I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers."

Psalms 26:6

"I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:"

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