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Psalms 101:4 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked {person}.”

Psalms 101:4

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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. {wicked...: Heb. thing of Belial}

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. {in a...: or, perfect in the way}

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