Psalms 26:5 bbe — I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.

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

— Psalms 26:5, Bible in Basic English

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“I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.”
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Psalms 26 — Context

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

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

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

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.

Psalms 26:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 26:5 say?

Psalms 26:5 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.”

Where is Psalms 26:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 26:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 26, verse 5.

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.

What translation should I read Psalms 26:5 in?

Psalms 26:5 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?

Psalms 26:5 reads (BBE): “I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.” 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.

Psalms 26:5 bbe — I have been a hater of the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners.

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