Psalms 101:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes - I will undertake no unjust wars; will enter into no sinful alliances; will not oppress my subjects by excessive taxation, to support extravagance in my court. I will not look favourably on things or words of Belial. What is good for nothing or evil in its operation, what is wicked in its principle, and what would lead me away from righteousness and truth, I will never set before my eyes.

Them that turn aside - I shall particularly abominate the conduct of those who apostatize from the true religion, and those who deny its Divine authority, and who live without having their conduct governed by its influence, such shall never he put in a place of political trust or confidence by me.

Psalms 101:3

3 I will set no wickeda thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.