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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
Dissemblers — that is, hypocrites.
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
I have not sat with vain men. He again declares the very great dissimilarity that existed between him and his adversaries. For the contras…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have not sat with vain persons Or "men of vanity" F20 ; who are full of it; who are addicted to the van…
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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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist offered a prayer against troubles; here, he describes his justice to make his prayer more acceptable.
The …