Psalm 101:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

David here cuts out to himself and others a pattern both of a good magistrate and a good master of a family; and, if these were careful to discharge the duty of their place, it would contribute very much to a universal reformation. Observe, I. The chosen subject of the psalm (Ps. 101:1): I will sing of mercy and judgment, that is, 1. Of God's mercy and judgment, and then it looks back upon the dispensations of Providence concerning David since he was first anointed to be king, during which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 101:2

I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way , So David did before he came to the throne, which made Saul fear him, and the people love him, 1 Samuel 18:14 and so he resolved to do, and did afterwards; and thus it becomes all good men, in every station of life, to do: and then do they behave wisely, when they walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time; when they make the perfect law of liberty, the word of God, the rule of their faith; take Christ for their pattern... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:2

I will behave myself wisely - God's law prescribes a perfect way of life; in this perfect way I have professed to walk, and I must act wisely in order to walk in it. When wilt thou come unto me? - I can neither walk in this way, nor grow wise unto salvation, unless thou come unto me by thy grace and Spirit; for without thee I can do nothing. I will walk within my house - It is easier for most men to walk with a perfect heart in the Church, or even in the world, than in their own... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:2

Verse 2 2I will behave myself prudently in a perfect way David here shows that he carefully considered how weighty a charge was laid upon him when he was made king. We know, and it is a truth taught us by experience, that almost all kings are intoxicated with the splendors of royalty; and the proverb was not used without foundation in ancient times, “A king must be born either a king or a fool.” It is indeed a mistake to say that kings are born fools. Men were led to speak in this manner,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

Metrically, the psalm divides itself into two stanzas, each of four verses. In the first stanza ( Psalms 101:1-4 ) the writer declares the principles on which he intends to act in his private life. In the second ( Psalms 101:5-8 ) he enunciates those by which he means to be guided in his government of the people. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

Four features of true piety. The psalmist has before him the fashioning of his future life; he records his purpose of heart as he cherishes it before God. Applying his words, not to his own royal estate with its peculiar obligations, but to the ordinary conditions of human life, we have four features of all genuine piety. I. A FULL , INTELLIGENT GRATITUDE . "I will sing of mercy and of judgment [righteousness]" ( Psalms 101:1 ). We are to cultivate and express ("I will sing ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The secret of a happy life. The psalm is evidently one composed on the occasion of the setting up of a new order of things in the home or in the State, or in both, and it tells of the psalmist's holy resolves in regard to himself, and his conduct in his household and amongst men generally. And they are wise resolves. I. THEY CONCERN HIMSELF . ( Psalms 101:2 .) "I wilt behave myself," etc. Here we must begin if our life is to be worthy and happy. Therefore: 1 . The psalmist... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The ideal of a royal life; or, David's mirror of a monarch. I. HIS PERSONAL LIFE . 1 . He sought the union of loving kindness and right in his own character. ( Psalms 101:1 .) As a Divine union found in the King of kings, and therefore the subject of his song. 2 . He would seek to follow the perfect way with or by means of a perfect heart. ( Psalms 101:2 .) He would give earnest heed to whatever was right, and pursue it with an undivided heart. 3 . He would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:2

I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way (comp. Psalms 18:22 ; Isaiah 26:7 ). The psalmist aspires after "perfectness." Then feeling his inability to walk in the perfect way by his own strength, he cries to God for aid— O when wilt thou come unto me? "Unless," i.e; "thou come unto me, I cannot keep one of these resolutions. O Lord, come quickly." I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. It is not only the "way," or conduct, that requires to be "perfect," but the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:2

Showing piety at home. Psalms 100:1-5 . is all about praising the Lord. This psalm is all about a holy life. The sequence of the two seems to teach that the best way of praising the Lord is by such a life as this psalm tells of. The time of the psalm's composition seems to have been when David was crowned king of all Israel, and his new government was about to begin. It has been well said that in this psalm David was both merry and wise. We have here— I. A WISE AND HOLY ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 101:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 101:2

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