Psalm 101:1-2
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Psalm 101[a]
Norm of Life for Rulers
1 A psalm of David.
I
I sing of mercy and justice;
to you, Lord, I sing praise.
2 I study the way of integrity;(A)
when will you come to me?
I act with integrity of heart
within my household.[b](B)
Notas al pie
- Psalm 101 The king, grateful at being God’s chosen (Ps 101:1), promises to be a ruler after God’s own heart (Ps 101:2–3), allowing into the royal service only the God-fearing (Ps 101:3–8).
- 101:2 Within my household: the king promises to make his own household, i.e., the royal court, a model for Israel, banning all officials who abuse their power.
Psalm 101:2-3
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2 I study the way of integrity;(A)
when will you come to me?
I act with integrity of heart
within my household.[a](B)
3 I do not allow into my presence anything base.
I hate wrongdoing;
I will have no part of it.(C)
Notas al pie
- 101:2 Within my household: the king promises to make his own household, i.e., the royal court, a model for Israel, banning all officials who abuse their power.
Psalm 101:5
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5 Whoever slanders a neighbor in secret
I will reduce to silence.(A)
Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts(B)
I cannot endure.
Psalm 101:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
II
6 I look to the faithful of the land[a]
to sit at my side.
Whoever follows the way of integrity(A)
is the one to enter my service.
Notas al pie
- 101:6 I look to the faithful of the land: the king seeks companions only among those faithful to God.
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