Psalms 26:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 26:5

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

I have hated the assembly of the malicious; and I will not sit with the impious.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

I hated the convocation of those being evil, and with the unjust I will not sit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 26:5

IhavehatedH8130VerbthecongregationH6951Noun MasculineofevildoersH7489Verb andH7489VerbwillnotsitH3427VerbwiththewickedH7563Adjective

Commentary for Psalms 26:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 26:5

Summary

Rejecting wicked people and gatherings

Event

Shunning evil assemblies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC