1
I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
2
I 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.
3
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
4
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
5
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I 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 serve me.
7
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
8
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Psalms 101 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 101 is David’s vow of integrity. He resolves to walk within his house with a perfect heart and to remove all wicked and deceitful people from his presence.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Integrity at Home: "I will walk within my house with a perfect heart" (v. 2). True character is proven in private before it is seen in public.
2. The Eyes of the Faithful: We should surround ourselves with faithful people and refuse to set any "wicked thing" before our eyes.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. Grant us a perfect heart to walk in Thy ways and keep us from the deceit of the wicked. Amen.