Psalm 26:9
“Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 26Meaning
The prayer asks not to be swept away with sinners and bloodthirsty people, naming violent conduct without authorizing retaliatory violence.
Love for God’s dwelling and a plea for mercy
Verses 8–12 contrast love for the LORD’s dwelling with bloodshed and bribery, then ask for redemption and end in congregational praise.
Read carefully
The prayer asks not to be swept away with sinners and bloodthirsty people, naming violent conduct without authorizing retaliatory violence. Keep the verse within Psalm 26’s prayer for vindication, integrity, worship, mercy and public praise.
Reflection
The prayer asks not to be swept away with sinners and bloodthirsty people, naming violent conduct without authorizing retaliatory violence.