Psalm 101:3 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 101:3

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes - That is, I will propose no wicked thing to be done; I will have no such object in view; I will employ no one to do that which is wrong. The margin, as the Hebrew, is, “thing of Belial.” See the notes at Psalms 41:8. It here means that which is worthless, bad, wicked. He would have no wicked aim; he would not look upon a wicked thing for a moment, or with the least favor.I hate the work of them that turn aside - All their doings, motives, plans. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 101:3-4

Psalms 101:3-4. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes Namely, to look upon it with approbation, or design to practise, countenance, or tolerate it. If any ungodly or unjust thing be suggested to me, whatsoever specious pretences it may be covered with, as some reason of state or worldly advantage, I will cast it out of my mind and thoughts with abhorrence, so far will I be from putting it in execution. I hate the work of them that turn aside From God, and from his laws. It shall... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

Psalms 101:0 Principles of governmentDavid here sets out the principles he sought to follow in his government of Israel. In view of the high ideals outlined here, it is not surprising that people such as Joab, Ahithophel and Absalom found David a hindrance to the success of their devious plans and selfish ambitions.The chief concerns of David are loyalty to God and justice to his people. In his personal life he is determined to be strictly honest, pure in thoughts and actions, and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 101:3

wicked thing = thing of Belial. hate = have always hated. the work: i.e. the doings, or business. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 101:3

Psalms 101:3. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes— Pleasure or displeasure, approbation or abhorrence, may be known by the look or cast of the eye. What we are pleased and delighted with, attracts and fixes the eye. What we dislike or hate, we turn away from the sight of: Thus when the Psalmist resolves that he would not fix his eyes upon any evil thing, he means that he would never give it the least countenance or encouragement, but treat it with displeasure, as what he hated and was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 101:3

3. set . . . eyes—as an example to be approved and followed. no wicked thing—literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial ( :-). work of . . . aside—apostates. not cleave to me—I will not be implicated in it (compare :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:1-8

Psalms 101David voiced his desire and commitment to maintain holiness in his personal life, and in his court, in this royal psalm. One writer classified this as a psalm of dedication. [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 273.] "The qualities of Jesus the Messiah, as given in Isaiah 11:1-5 and in this psalm, reveal a fulfillment of the theocratic ideal: concern for integrity, justice, and devotion. Similarly, the followers of Jesus must conform to his high standards (Psalms 101:6; cf. 1... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:3-4

More specifically, David promised God that he would guard his life and his court from sin. Worthless or vile things are things that make no positive contribution to godliness. Like God, David professed to hate departure from the right way. A perverse heart means a crooked or twisted affection, namely, one that turns away from the straight path of rectitude. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:3-8

3. David’s desire for purity in his court 101:3-8 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:1-8

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... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 101:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 101:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 101:1-8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 101:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 101:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 101:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:3-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 101:3-8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 101:1-8

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