Psalms 101 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments
  • Psalms 101:1-8 open_in_new

    This Ps. is the prayer of a ruler, apparently of a king. Many scholars believe that the title which ascribes its authorship to David is correct, and connect it with David's desire to have the ark brought from the house of Obededom to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:6-19). Others suppose it to have been written by Hezekiah, Josiah, or one of the Maccabees. The writer first utters his resolves as to his personal life and conduct (Psalms 101:1-4), and then announces his purpose of choosing his servants only from among the upright, and of discouraging and exterminating all forms of wickedness (Psalms 101:5-8).

  • Psalms 101:2 open_in_new

    When wilt thou come unto me?] This interjected phrase may refer to David's longing for the presence of God, as symbolised by the ark, in his capital.