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I have not sat with deceitful men, Neither will I go in with hypocrites.

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Defining Bad Company

Commentators explain that the “men of falsehood” and “dissemblers” are not just casual liars. They are people whose character is defined by insincerity, hypocrisy, and hidden, crafty intentions. The psalmist is declaring his refusal to share deep fellowship or take counsel with those who are fundamentally hollow, deceitful, and hide their true, often malicious, character.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 26:4

18th Century

Theologian

I have not sat with vain persons - That is, I have not been found among them; I have not made them my companions. See the notes at …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 26:4

19th Century

Bishop

Dissemblers — that is, hypocrites.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 26:4

19th Century

Preacher

I have not sat with vain persons.

I never took counsel with them; they never were my choice companions.

Neither will I go …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 26:4

16th Century

Theologian

I have not sat with vain men. He again declares the very great dissimilarity that existed between him and his adversaries. For the contras…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 26:4

17th Century

Pastor

I have not sat with vain persons
Or "men of vanity" F20 ; who are full of it; who are addicted to the van…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 26:1–12

17th Century

Minister

David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ. What he says here concerning his own spotless innocence was fully and…

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