Psalms 26:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 31:6 : 6 I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.
  • Ps 139:21-22 : 21 O LORD, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you? 22 I absolutely hate them, they have become my enemies!
  • Ps 101:3-8 : 3 I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it. 4 I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil. 5 I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude. 6 I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me. 7 Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence. 8 Each morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, and remove all evildoers from the city of the LORD.
  • 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!
  • 1 Cor 5:9-9 : 9 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. 10 In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy and swindlers and idolaters, since you would then have to go out of the world. 11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who calls himself a Christian who is sexually immoral, or greedy, or an idolater, or verbally abusive, or a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat with such a person.
  • Matt 9:11-12 : 11 When the Pharisees saw this they said to his disciples,“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12 When Jesus heard this he said,“Those who are healthy don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • Ps 101:3-4
    2 verses
    77%

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

    4 I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

  • 6 I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD,

  • Ps 26:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

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

    9 Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

  • Ps 5:4-7
    4 verses
    75%

    4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

    5 Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

    6 You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people.

    7 But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

  • 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.

  • 74%

    5 For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

  • Ps 139:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21 O LORD, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you?

    22 I absolutely hate them, they have become my enemies!

  • 6 I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.

  • 21 “I absolutely despise your festivals! I get no pleasure from your religious assemblies!

  • 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • 14 I almost came to complete ruin in the midst of the whole congregation!”

  • 3 Do 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!

  • 26 Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.

  • 29 If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him–

  • 115 Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

  • 21 Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

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

  • 6 For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace.

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

  • 20 Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

  • 19 If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

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

  • 2 Hide me from the plots of evil men, from the crowd of evildoers.

  • 113 ס(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

  • Ps 101:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

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

    8 Each morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, and remove all evildoers from the city of the LORD.

  • 69%

    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!

  • 10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

  • 16 God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

  • 7 Keep your distance from a false charge– do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.

  • 14 O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.

  • 163 I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

  • 4 He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

  • 5 The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

  • 12 I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD.

  • 15 Because of all their evil in Gilgal, I hate them there. On account of their evil deeds, I will drive them out of my land. I will no longer love them; all their rulers are rebels.

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

  • 5 The righteous person will reject anything false, but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace.

  • 16 There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

  • 17 Do not plan evil in your hearts against one another. Do not favor a false oath– these are all things that I hate,’ says the LORD.

  • 21 For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

  • 101 I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

  • 22 For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.