Psalm 101*Norm of Life for Rulers1A psalm of David. I I sing of mercy and justice; to you, Lord, I sing praise. 2I study the way of integrity;a when will you come to me? I act with integrity of heart 3I do not allow into my presence anything base. I hate wrongdoing; I will have no part of it.c 4May the devious heart keep far from me; the wicked I will not acknowledge. 5Whoever slanders a neighbor in secret I will reduce to silence.d Haughty eyes and arrogant heartse I cannot endure. II 6I look to the faithful of the land* to sit at my side. Whoever follows the way of integrityf is the one to enter my service. 7No one who practices deceit can remain within my house. No one who speaks falsely can last in my presence.g 8*Morning after morning I clear all the wicked from the land, to rid the city of the Lord of all doers of evil. Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Bible Hub |
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