Psalms 26:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 1:1 : 1 ¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!
  • Jer 15:17 : 17 I did not spend my time in the company of other people, laughing and having a good time. I stayed to myself because I felt obligated to you and because I was filled with anger at what they had done.
  • Ps 119:115 : 115 Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.
  • Prov 9:6 : 6 Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”
  • Prov 12:11 : 11 The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
  • Prov 13:20 : 20 The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
  • 1 Cor 15:33 : 33 Do not be deceived:“Bad company corrupts good morals.”
  • Ps 119:63 : 63 I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
  • 2 Cor 6:17 : 17 Therefore“come out from their midst, and be separate,” says the Lord,“and touch no unclean thing, and I will welcome you,

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    8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.

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    3I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

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    17I did not spend my time in the company of other people, laughing and having a good time. I stayed to myself because I felt obligated to you and because I was filled with anger at what they had done.

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    4Do not let me have evil desires, or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly. I will not eat their delicacies.

  • 2 Sam 22:22-24
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    22For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

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    7Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

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    8He goes about in company with evildoers, he goes along with wicked men.

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  • Ps 24:4
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    4The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

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    14Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

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    11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

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    5If I have walked in falsehood, and if my foot has hastened to deceit–

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    1Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

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    3Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

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    19so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”

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    16But he replied,“I can’t go back with you. I am not allowed to eat food or to drink water with you in this place.

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    22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

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