Translations
Modern
Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
Traditional
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Literal
Do not gather my soul with sinners, and my life with men of blood,
Latin
Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam:
Original
Hebrew
English
Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
Notes
Do not take my soul away with sinners: The end of the godly cannot be the same as that of the wicked.
In this personal lament, the psalmist prays for redemption because of his innocence and the Lord's justice.
These psalms develop the importance of:
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Bribery: General Scriptures Concerning Company: Evil Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Titles and Names of the Wicked: Sinners