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.I will — I will manage all my affairs with wisdom and integrity.When — God is often said in scripture to come to men, when he fulfills a promise to them.House — In my court and family, as well as in my public administrations. read more
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.Depart — Shall be turned out of my court.Know — Not own nor countenance. read more
1. I will sing of mercy and judgment Two kingly qualities of the first order, and equally binding on the private citizen. Micah 6:8; Matthew 23:23. Mercy The quality of condescending goodness which springs from love. Judgment The norm, or rule, of judicial administration. These were the themes of his song. Unto thee, O Lord, will I sing His poetic talent, no less than his kingly power, is dedicated to Jehovah. So, also, Psalms 45:1, “I speak [dedicate] my works to the King.” read more
2. I will behave myself wisely That is, prudently, with thoughtfulness and circumspection. In a perfect way According to God’s rule, a “way” of uprightness. Choosing the “perfect way” of God’s law, he would walk in it thoughtfully and with understanding. Oh when wilt thou come unto me This must be understood as a longing for some more special spiritual manifestation of Jehovah’s presence; or, for the more complete fulfilment of the promise relating to the full extent of his dominion;... read more
3. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes Literally, No thing of Belial, a designation of worthlessness, lowness, impiety. He would not propose to himself such, as an object of pursuit or desire. His state policy, like his private life, should be upright. With this verse begins especially his plan and vow of kingly conduct, as what precedes more fitly applies to his personal and private life. Work of them that turn aside Literally, work of deviations; or, taken in the... read more
4. A froward heart A heart turned from the right way. Such is never to be trusted. I will not know a wicked person That is, not to approve. I will not tolerate a wicked person as an officer of government or a servant of my house. “Froward heart” and “wicked person” form the parallel here. So also “I will not know,” is explained by “shall depart from me,” in the first member. read more
5. Whose privily slandereth his neighbour The most dangerous and the most detestable of practices, not unusual in kingly courts, especially in oriental lands. David had suffered more from this element in Saul’s court than from any other cause, and execrated it often, as in Psalms 120:0. See Proverbs 30:10. Him will I cut off He speaks as a king holding the sword of justice. The protection of society required it. Secret slander in official counsel is a dangerous form of bearing false... read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 101:1
I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.I will sing — I will praise thee, O Lord, for thy mercy and justice, which thou hast so eminently discovered in the government of the world, and of thy people; and I will make it my care to imitate thee herein. read more