King James Version
Psalm 101
A royal declaration of integrity opens this poem, where the speaker pledges to govern with personal moral discipline and reject deceitful advisers. Located in the latter portion of Book IV of Psalms, this chapter functions as an ethical blueprint for royal leadership and community standards. The ruler vows to eliminate dishonesty from the city while surrounding himself with trustworthy companions who practice justice. Readers observe a firm commitment to clean living and fair judgment in daily governance. A key verse reflects this dedication: 'I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.' Its placement reinforces the theme of godly leadership before the collection transitions into communal laments.
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.
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