“ I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. ”
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 Psalms 1:1 . The word “vain” here is in contrast with those who...
I have not (d) sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. (d) He declares that they cannot walk in simplicity before God, that delight in the company of the ungodly.
XXVI. A persecuted man protests his absolute innocence, his avoidance of unfaithful Jews, his joy in the Temple service. The claim to innocence is repugnant to Christian feeling, scarcely less so t...
4. I have not sat with vain men. He again declares the very great dissimilarity which existed between him and his adversaries. For the contrast is always to be observed, that wicked men, by...
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. I have not sat with vain persons - מתי שוא methey shav, men of lies, dissemblers, backbiters, etc. Neither will I go in with...
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. Vain persons - i:e., deceitful persons. He who keeps before his eyes the "truth" of God ( Psalms 26:3 ) cannot have pl...
This Ps. appears to belong to a later age than David's, when the Temple ( Psalms 26:8 ), with its altar ( Psalms 26:6 ), and its public assemblies for worship ( Psalms 26:12 ), was a familiar institu...
Dissemblers — i.e. , hypocrites.
Psalms 26:1-12 THE image of "the way" which is characteristic of Psalms 25:1-22 reappears in a modified form in this psalm, which speaks of "walking in integrity" and truth and of "feet standing...
a Declaration of Loyalty to God Psalms 26:1-12 In some respects this psalm resembles the previous one, only, instead of entreaties for forgiveness, there are protestations of innocence. It may...
The central word of the song may be said to be, “So will I compass Thine altar, O Jehovah” (v.. Psa 26:6). On either side conditions of worship are described. First the conditions of personal life ne...
The Reader will recollect that Jesus, in the days of his flesh, received sinners, and did eat with them. But then we must recollect also the cause, and observe the difference here intimated. Physicia...
Psalms 24 Proper Psalm for Ascension Day ( Evening ). Psalms 24-26 = Day 5 ( Morning ).
I have not sat with vain persons ,.... Or "men of vanity" t; who are full of it; who are addicted to the vanities of the world; who pursue the riches, honours, pleasures, and profits of it; which is...
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. Ver. 4. I have not sat with vain persons ] Who are void of God's holy fear, but filled with all unrighteousness, wickedne...
I have not sat with vain persons That is, chosen or used to converse with them. I have been so far from an approbation or imitation of their wicked courses, that I have avoided even their company;...
Devout Appeals. A psalm of David. 1 Judge me, O L ORD ; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in...
I have not sat, i.e. chosen or used to converse with them; for sitting is a posture of ease and of continuance. I have been so far from an approbation or imitation of their wicked courses, (wherewi...
I have not sat with men of falsehood (vanity), Nor will I go in with dissemblers. I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked. And because his eyes are on YHWH he has avoi...
INTRODUCTION The date of this psalm is uncertain. It is supposed by some to refer to the assassination of Ishbosheth ( 2 Samuel 4:5-12 ); and by others to the rebellion of Absalom ( 2 Samuel 15:18 )...
No doubt this Psalm was written by David when his cruel persecutor Saul, the more effectually to stab at him, spread false reports concerning his character. When the wicked can use no other weapons,...
REFLECTIONS . This Psalm is David's appeal to heaven, under the unjust and injurious imputations of Saul and his court. Judge me, oh Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity, with loyalty towards...
Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity. Leading proofs of personal piety I. A strong craving for a knowledge of the real state of the character. “Judge me, O Lord.” Implying--...
EXPOSITION DAVID , about to sacrifice at God's altar, protests his integrity, but still prays for God's protection ( Psalms 26:9 ) and for his redeeming mercy ( Psalms 26:11 ). The psalm has al...
Prayer of One Persecuted without Cause. A psalm of David, who probably composed this hymn when he himself was suffering persecution, being obliged to flee before Absalom. The contents of this psal...
1 Corinthians 15:33 ; 2 Corinthians 6:17 ; Jeremiah 15:17 ; Proverbs 12:11 ; Proverbs 13:20 ; Proverbs 9:6 ; Psalms 1:1 ; Psalms 119:115 ; Psalms 119:63
Sat — Continued with them. I have been so far from an imitation of their wicked courses, that I have avoided their company. Vain — With false and deceitful persons. Go in — Into their company.