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Psalms 26:5-1964 bbe — I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners. I will make my hands clean from…

Bible in Basic English

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I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.

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I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord;

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That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done.

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Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory.

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Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood;

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In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely.

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But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.

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I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.

— Psalms 26:5-1964, Bible in Basic English

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ASV
“I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked. I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah; That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works. Jehovah, I love the habitation of thy house, And the place where thy glory dwelleth. Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood; In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes. But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me. My foot standeth in an even place: In the congregations will I bless Jehovah. ”
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WEB
“I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked. I will wash my hands in innocence, so I will go about your altar, Yahweh; that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works. Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells. Don't gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men; in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes. But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me. My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh. By David.”
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Psalms 26 — Context

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Put me in the scales, O Lord, so that I may be tested; let the fire make clean my thoughts and my heart.

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For your mercy is before my eyes; and I have gone in the way of your good faith.

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

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I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.

6

I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord;

7

That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done.

8

Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory.

9

Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood;

10

In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely.

11

But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.

12

I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.

Psalms 26:5-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 26:5-1964 say?

Psalms 26:5-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners. I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord; That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done. Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory. Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood; In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely. But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me. I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.”

Where is Psalms 26:5-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 26:5-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 26, verses 5–1964.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 26:5-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 26:5-1964 in?

Psalms 26:5-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 26:5-1964?

Psalms 26:5-1964 reads (BBE): “I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners. I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord; That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done. Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory. Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood; In whose hands are evil designs, and whose right hands take money for judging falsely. But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me. I have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in the meetings of the people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.