Psalm 26:5
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
Cross-reference
Psalm 1:1 similarly blesses those who avoid the company of sinners, echoing the same separation theme.
Psalm 31:6 expresses hatred for idolaters — mirroring the same attitude of detesting evildoers in Psalm 26:5.
Psalm 101:3-8 details a king's commitment to separate from evil and punish the wicked — a fuller expression of the same resolve in Psalm 26:5.
Psalm 139:21 expresses hatred for those who hate God — the same righteous indignation as Psalm 26:5's hatred of evildoers.
Psalm 139:22 intensifies the hatred for God's enemies — echoing the same sentiment as Psalm 26:5's rejection of the wicked.
Psalm 119:115 commands evildoers to depart, reinforcing the theme of separation from the wicked.
1 Corinthians 5:9-11 instructs believers not to associate with immoral brothers, paralleling the psalmist's refusal to sit with the wicked.
In Matthew 9:11, Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with sinners — contrasting the psalmist's refusal to sit with the wicked.
Matthew 9:12 shows Jesus' mission to heal the sick, explaining his association with sinners — contrasting the psalmist's separation.
Proverbs 4:14 reinforces the same wisdom: avoid the path of the wicked, paralleling David's refusal to sit with evildoers.
Revelation 2:6 commends hating the works of the Nicolaitans, mirroring David's hatred of the assembly of evildoers.
Ephesians 5:11 urges no part in dark works, paralleling David's refusal to sit with evildoers — both call for active separation.
2 Corinthians 6:14 commands not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, reinforcing the same principle of separation from evil company.
Luke 22:55 shows Peter sitting among the crowd, directly contrasting David's refusal to sit with the wicked — a failure to separate.
Jeremiah 15:17 uses nearly identical language: 'I did not sit in the company of revelers,' echoing David's separation from the wicked.
Proverbs 1:15 warns against walking with sinners, paralleling the psalmist's refusal to sit with the wicked.
Genesis 49:6 echoes the same refusal: Jacob rejects joining the violent council of Simeon and Levi, paralleling the psalmist.
Genesis 13:12 shows Lot settling near wicked Sodom — contrasting the psalmist's deliberate separation from evildoers.