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Psalms Chapter 101 (ASV)

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Psalm 101 - A Song of Personal Integrity
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1 I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises.

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

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

4 A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.

5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

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

7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.

8 Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah. Psalm 102 A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 101 about?
It's David's personal resolve to live with integrity - "I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way" and "walk within my house with a perfect heart" (v.2).
What does David say he won't tolerate in Psalm 101?
Verses 5 and 7 say he will cut off whoever slanders his neighbour privily, and that a deceitful person or liar will not dwell in his house.
How does Psalm 101 end?
It ends with David's determination to "early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD" (v.8).

Today's Verse

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Ezekiel 17:2 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

His resolve to 'set no wicked thing before mine eyes' parallels the prayer in Psalms 119:37 to turn the eyes from vanity. The psalm's closing vow to cut off wicked doers from the city of the LORD gives way to the raw lament of Psalms 102.