Psalms 101 -- Old Testament -- Gospel Daily

Psalms

Chapter 101

A Pledge of Righteous Rule

The psalmist commits to singing of mercy and judgment unto the Lord, and pledges to conduct himself with perfect wisdom and integrity. He resolves to set no wicked thing before his eyes, to cut off those who slander or deal in pride, and to keep only the faithful near him. He declares he will early destroy all the wicked from the land to keep his house pure.

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¹I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

²I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

³I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

⁴A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

⁵Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

⁶Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

⁷He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

⁸I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.