Psalms 101 - Meaning, Themes & Application

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

Psalm 101:1 means David promises to praise God for both His kindness and His justice. He accepts that God shows love but also disciplines. For …

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.

Psalms 101:2 means choosing to live wisely and honestly, especially at home where our true character shows. David wants God’s presence and promises to have …

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

Psalms 101:3 means choosing not to look at or entertain anything evil, corrupt, or morally twisted. David commits to rejecting what pulls hearts away from …

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

Psalms 101:4 means the writer chooses to reject stubborn, twisted thinking and refuses close friendship with people who do wrong. It’s a commitment to protect …

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

Psalms 101:5 means God strongly opposes secret gossip and pride. He promises to remove those who tear others down or look down on people. In …

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

Psalms 101:6 means God watches closely over people who are faithful and live with integrity, and He welcomes them into His presence and work. In …

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

Psalms 101:7 means God rejects deceit and lying, especially from those close to us. David commits to keeping dishonest people out of his home and …

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 101:8 means God is serious about removing evil and protecting His people. David, as king, commits to quickly dealing with injustice and corruption. For …