Psalm 101

Psalm 101

A psalm of David.

1 I will sing of your love and justice, LORD.
I will praise you with songs.2 I will be careful to live a blameless life—
when will you come to help me?
I will lead a life of integrity
in my own home.3 I will refuse to look at
anything vile and vulgar.
I hate all who deal crookedly;
I will have nothing to do with them.4 I will reject perverse ideas
and stay away from every evil.5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.
I will not endure conceit and pride.6 I will search for faithful people
to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
will be allowed to serve me.7 I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
and liars will not stay in my presence.8 My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked
and free the city of the LORD from their grip.

PSALMS 101

A King and His Promises

1 I will sing to you, [Lord]!
I will celebrate your kindness
and your justice.

2 Please help me learn
to do the right thing,
and I will be honest and fair
in my own kingdom.

3 I refuse to be corrupt
or to take part
in anything crooked,

4 and I won't be dishonest
or deceitful.

5 Anyone who spreads gossip
will be silenced;
no one who is conceited
will be my friend.

6 I will find trustworthy people
to serve as my advisors;
only an honest person
will serve as an official.

7 No one who cheats or lies
will have a position
in my royal court.

8 Each morning I will silence
any lawbreakers I find
in the countryside
or in the city of the [Lord].