Understand the key themes and apply Psalms 101 to your life today
8 verses | King James Version
" [[A Psalm of David.]] 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
Read full analysis" 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 …
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