Mazmur 26:4-5

26:4 I do not associate ¹  with deceitful men,

or consort ²  with those who are dishonest. ³ 

26:5 I hate the mob ⁴  of evil men,

and do not associate ⁵  with the wicked.

Mazmur 31:6

31:6 I hate those who serve worthless idols, ⁶ 

but I trust in the Lord.

Mazmur 101:7

101:7 Deceitful people will not live in my palace. ⁷ 

Liars will not be welcome in my presence. ⁸ 

[26:4]  ¹ tn Heb “sit.”

[26:4]  ² tn Heb “go.” The psalmist uses the imperfect form of the verb to emphasize that he does not make a practice of associating with such people.

[26:4]  ³ tn Heb “[those who] conceal themselves.”

[26:5]  ⁴ tn Heb “assembly, company.”

[26:5]  ⁵ tn Heb “sit.” The psalmist uses the imperfect form of the verb to emphasize that he does not make a practice of associating with such people.

[31:6]  ⁶ tn Heb “the ones who observe vain things of falsehood.” See Jonah 2:9.

[101:7]  ⁷ tn Heb “he will not live in the midst of my house, one who does deceit.”

[101:7]  ⁸ tn Heb “one who speaks lies will not be established before my eyes.”