26:5 I hate the mob 1 of evil men,
and do not associate 2 with the wicked.
26:9 Do not sweep me away 3 with sinners,
or execute me along with violent people, 4
1 tn Heb “assembly, company.”
2 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.
3 tn Heb “do not gather up my life with.”
4 tn Heb “or with men of bloodshed my life.” The verb is supplied; it is understood by ellipsis (see the preceding line).