Introduction
The subject proposed, mercy and judgment, Psalm 101:1 . The psalmist's resolution in respect to his private conduct, Psalm 101:2 . He will put away evil, inward and outward, Psalm 101:3 . No evil person shall stand in his presence, Psalm 101:4 ; nor any slanderer of his neighbor, Psalm 101:4 , Psalm 101:5 . He will encourage the faithful and upright, Psalm 101:6 ; but the deceitful, the liars, and the profligate, he will cast out of the city of God, Psalm 101:7 , Psalm 101:8 .
The Hebrew and all the Versions attribute this Psalm to David. It shows us the resolutions he formed when he came to the throne; and it is a perfect model according to which a wise prince should regulate his conduct and his government.
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