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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).
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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.
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Psalms 101:4 open_in_new
Not know a wicked person] RV 'know no evil thing.'
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Psalms 101:7 open_in_new
Tarry in my sight] RV 'be established before mine eyes.'
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Psalms 101:8 open_in_new
Early] RV 'morning by morning.'