Psalms101

David declares his commitment to sing of God's mercy and judgment, resolving to live a blameless life. He vows to govern his household and kingdom with integrity, rejecting all forms of wickedness and deceit. His aim is to surround himself with the faithful and purge the land of evildoers.

The King’s Vow of Justice and Mercy

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A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise.

Integrity in the King's House

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I act wisely in a perfect way, When dost Thou come in unto me? I walk habitually in the integrity of my heart, In the midst of my house.
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I set not before mine eyes a worthless thing, The work of those turning aside I have hated, It adhereth not to me.
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A perverse heart turneth aside from me, Wickedness I know not.

Standards for Officials and Citizens

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Whoso slandereth in secret his neighbour, Him I cut off, The high of eyes and proud of heart, him I endure not.
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Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.
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He dwelleth not in my house who is working deceit, Whoso is speaking lies Is not established before mine eyes.
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At morning I cut off all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Jehovah All the workers of iniquity!
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