Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary PSALM 101
Ps 101:1-8. In this Psalm the profession of the principles of his domestic and political government testifies, as well as actions in accordance with it, David's appreciation of God's mercy to him, and His judgment on his enemies: and thus he sings or celebrates God's dealings. 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. 2. He avows his sincere purpose, by God's aid, to act uprightly (Ge 17:1; Ps 18:30).
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. 3. set … eyes—as an example to be approved and followed.
no wicked thing—literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial (Ps 41:8). work of … aside—apostates. not cleave to me—I will not be implicated in it (compare Ps 1:1-3). A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 4. A froward heart—or, "perverse heart" (Ps 18:26). Such a temper I will not indulge, nor even know evil or wickedness.
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. 5, 6. The slanderers and haughty persons, so mischievous in society, I will disown; but—
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. 6. Mine eyes … upon—or, I will select reliable and honest men for my servants.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 7. not dwell—literally, "not sit," or tarry, or be established.
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD. 8. will early—or, "diligently." city of the Lord—or, "holy place" (Ps 48:2), where wicked men shall not be tolerated. |
