🎵WEB · Psalms 26:9
What does Psalms 26:9 mean?
"Don’t gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men;"
— Psalms 26:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
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 deeds.
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.
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