Psalm 101 Meaning Explained

A royal manifesto, a king's pledge of personal and administrative integrity. The psalmist vows to walk with a 'blameless heart' within his own house, to set no 'worthless thing' before his eyes, and to silence slanderers. It’s a commitment to daily purge evil from the city so that only the faithful may dwell with him—a blueprint for leadership where personal holiness directly shapes public justice and the composition of the royal court.

A clear explanation of Psalm 101, its meaning, context, and message for believers today

Psalms Chapter 101 | KJV

1. A Psalm of David. 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.

Historical Context

Psalm 101, attributed to David, is a royal psalm emphasizing personal integrity and leadership in righteousness.