Psalms 26:9
Psalms 26:9 in Multiple Translations
Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood;
Let not my soul be numbered among sinners, or my life among men of blood;
Please don't sweep me away along with sinners. Don't include me with those who commit murder,
Gather not my soule with the sinners, nor my life with the bloodie men:
Do not gather with sinners my soul, And with men of blood my life,
Don’t gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Turn not away thy face from me; decline not in thy wrath from thy servant. Be thou my helper, forsake me not; do not thou despise me, O God my Saviour.
Do not get rid of me like you get rid of sinners; do not cause me to die like you cause those who murder [MTY] people to die,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 26:9
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Psalms 26:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אַל
תֶּאֱסֹ֣ף
עִם
חַטָּאִ֣ים
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
וְ/עִם
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
דָמִ֣ים
חַיָּֽ/י
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תֶּאֱסֹ֣ף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
חַטָּאִ֣ים
chaṭṭâʼ
H2400
sinner
Adj
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
דָמִ֣ים
dâm
H1818
blood
N-mp
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 26:9
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֶּאֱסֹ֣ף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
חַטָּאִ֣ים
chaṭṭâʼ
H2400
"sinner"
Adj
This word describes someone who has committed a crime or sin, making them guilty. It is used to describe those who have broken God's laws. The KJV translates it as 'offender' or 'sinner'.
Definition: 1) sinners adj 2) sinful 3) exposed to condemnation, reckoned as offenders
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: offender, sinful, sinner. See also: Genesis 13:13; Psalms 51:15; Psalms 1:1.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
דָמִ֣ים
dâm
H1818
"blood"
N-mp
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 26:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 26:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
- Sermons on Psalms 26:9
Context — Vindicate Me, O LORD
7to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
9Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. 11But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 22:14–15 | Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 2 | Psalms 139:19 | O God, that You would slay the wicked— away from me, you bloodthirsty men— |
| 3 | Matthew 25:44 | And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ |
| 4 | Psalms 51:14 | Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. |
| 5 | Matthew 24:51 | Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 22:18–19 | So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep. |
| 7 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 16:7 | And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 25:29 | And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. |
| 10 | Matthew 25:32 | All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. |
Psalms 26:9 Summary
[The psalmist is asking God to keep him safe from people who do bad things, like hurt others on purpose, and to not punish him along with them, because he wants to follow God and do what is right, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:20-22. He knows that God is just and fair, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, and that He will punish those who do evil. The psalmist wants to be faithful to God and walk in integrity, as described in Psalms 26:11, and to trust in God's mercy and redemption, as promised in Psalms 103:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the psalmist asking God to do in Psalms 26:9?
The psalmist is asking God not to take his soul away with sinners or his life with men of bloodshed, indicating a desire to be separate from those who do evil, as seen in Psalms 1:1, which warns against walking in the counsel of the wicked.
Who are the men of bloodshed mentioned in this verse?
The men of bloodshed are those who have committed violent acts, such as murder, and are characterized by their wicked deeds, similar to those described in Genesis 4:8-12, where Cain's violence against Abel is condemned by God.
Is the psalmist asking for special treatment in this verse?
No, the psalmist is asking for God's justice and righteousness to be applied, recognizing that his own righteousness is not sufficient, as stated in Isaiah 64:6, and that he needs God's mercy and redemption, as expressed in Psalms 26:11.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the psalm?
This verse is part of the psalmist's declaration of his love for God's house and his desire to be faithful, as seen in Psalms 26:7-8, and his recognition of his own need for God's redemption, as expressed in Psalms 26:11, which is a key theme throughout the psalm.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be unknowingly associating with 'sinners' or 'men of bloodshed' in my own life, and how can I separate myself from them?
- How can I, like the psalmist, cultivate a deep love for God's house and a desire to walk in integrity, as described in Psalms 26:8 and 11?
- What are some 'wicked schemes' or 'bribes' that I may be tempted by in my own life, and how can I resist them, as warned against in Psalms 26:10?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, express my desire for God's mercy and redemption, as seen in Psalms 26:11, and how can I trust in God's faithfulness to deliver me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:9
Gather not my soul with sinners,.... Profligate and abandoned ones, such as are notoriously profane, and who live and die impenitent ones; otherwise all men are sinners: the sense is, either that he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:9
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: Second part of the main body. As the former part expanded, 'I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted in the Lord,' so this second part expands.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
My soul, i.e. my life, as it is explained in the next clause. Do not bind me up in the same bundle, nor put me into the same accursed and miserable condition, with them. Seeing I have had so great an antipathy against them in the whole course of my life, ,5, let me not die their death; as Balaam on the contrary desired to die the death of the righteous, . And seeing I have loved thy house and worship, and endeavoured to serve thee acceptably, not only with ceremonial cleanness, but with moral purity of heart and life, , do not deal with me as thou wilt with those that are filled with ungodliness and unrighteousness; do not destroy me with them, the righteous with the wicked, , but save me in the common calamity, as thou hast promised and used to do in like cases. The Hebrew word asaph, rendered gathering, is oft put for taking away, as 16:5, and that by destruction and death, as . The ground of which phrase may be either, because by death men’ s souls or spirits are gathered and returned to God, , who had dispersed them all the world over; or because the several sorts of men, good and bad, which live here together promiscuously, are there severed, and all of one sort of them gathered together unto their fathers or peoples, as it is expressed, : compare . With sinners; profligate and obstinate sinners, as the following words describe them, such being oft called sinners by way of eminency, as 104:35 33:14.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
Psalms 26:9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:Ver. 9. Gather not my soul with sinners] I have loved thy house, which sinners never delighted in; therefore "gather not my soul with sinners"; so the Syriac senseth it. Let me not die the death of sinners, for I never cared for their company; so the Rabbis. Let me not share with them in punishment, for I could never abide their practice. Balaam would die the death of the righteous, but he liked not of their life. Euchrites would be Croesus vivens, et Socrates mortuus. like like Croesus and die like Socrates, Sir Walter Raleigh would live a Papist (there being no religion like that for licentious liberty and lasciviousness), but die a Protestant. We have some that would gladly dance with the devil all day, and then sup with Christ at night; live all their lives long in Delilah’ s lap, and then go to Abraham’ s bosom when they die. But this cannot be, as David well understood; and, therefore, both eschewed the life of a wicked person, and deprecated his death: Gather not, or take not away, &c. The righteous is taken away (Heb. gathered, Isaiah 57:1, as men gather flowers and candy them, preserve them); with such to be gathered David would hold it a happiness, but not with sinners with sanguinaries; for such are gathered but as house dust, to be cast out of doors.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
(9) Gather not.—Better as in margin. The psalmist prays that he may be spared to worship in the sanctuary, when doom falls on evildoers and carries them off. The LXX. and Vulg. have “destroy not.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
Verse 9. Gather not my soul with sinners] As I have never loved their company, nor followed their practice, let not my eternal lot be cast with them! I neither love them nor their ways; may I never be doomed to spend an eternity with them!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:9
9. Gather not] i.e. take not away. Let me not share the fate of those whose society and practices I have ever shunned. How natural a prayer if a pestilence was raging which seemed to strike righteous and wicked indiscriminately! The wicked are described as men of blood (Psalms 26:6), who do not shrink from violence and murder: in whose hands is mischief (Psalms 7:3), they deliberately plan and execute crime; and their right hand is full of bribes, which they take to pervert justice (Psalms 15:5). Nobles and men in authority are referred to. Comp. Micah 7:2-3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:9
Gather not my soul with sinners - Margin, “take not away.” The word rendered “gather,” means properly to “collect;” to “gather,” as fruits, Exodus 23:10; ears of grain, Rth 2:7; money, 2 Kings 22:4.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:9
9. His prayer concludes with a deprecation (Psalms 26:9-10) of the doom of the wicked.
Sermons on Psalms 26:9
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The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were |
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The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 8 by William Gurnall | William Gurnall preaches about the strengthening power of sincerity in a Christian's spirit, emphasizing how sincerity acts as a girdle that fortifies the believer in their spiritu |
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(Revelation) 10 Revelation 21-22 by David Pawson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the final visions in the book of Revelation. He explains that the major enemies of God's people, including the devil, the Antichrist, the fal |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 21-22 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the disappearance of the sun and the revelation of God's love and mercy towards humanity through Jesus Christ. The sermon traces the rebellion |
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(Revelation) Revelation 6:1-17 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four instruments that God uses as weapons of warfare: sword, famine, disease, and wild beasts. He references Revelation 6:7-8 and Ezekiel |
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Propitiation by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with his brother Esau. Jacob, known for his cunning and strategic thinking, divides his family into two g |
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The Tree of Life by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of life versus religion. He highlights that many Christians are living religious lives instead o |