Psalms 26:4

I do not associate ¹  with deceitful men, or consort ²  with those who are dishonest. ³ 

I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites;

I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders.

I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.

I don't hang out with tricksters, I don't pal around with thugs;

I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.

I do not sit with the worthless, nor do I consort with hypocrites;

I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites.

I do not associate ¹  with deceitful men, or consort ²  with those who are dishonest. ³ 

¹ tn Heb “sit.”

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.

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