Psalms 101
Summary for Ps 101:1-8: Ps 101 a This hymn expresses a commitment to live with integrity and to avoid evil. Jesus meets this ideal.101:2 b in my own home (literally in my house): This commitment to integrity might refer to private life at home. Some interpreters view my house as referring to the king’s palace; the commitment would then refer to the policies of his administration.
• Leading a life of integrity means choosing a wise lifestyle.
Summary for Ps 101:4-5: 101:4-5 c The psalmist hates what the Lord hates (Prov 6:16-19 d; see Pss 5:5 e; 11:4-5 f).
• Perverse ideas come from corrupt human hearts (cp. 18:26 g).
101:6 h The psalmist surrounds himself with people who are also committed to integrity (101:2 i).
Summary for Ps 101:7-8: 101:7-8 j The psalmist commits himself to ridding his house and the city of the Lord—representing the entire kingdom—of all evil.
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