Psalm 101:8
New International Version
Every morning I will put to silence all the wicked in the land; I will cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.

New Living Translation
My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked and free the city of the LORD from their grip.

English Standard Version
Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.

King James Bible
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

New King James Version
Early I will destroy all the wicked of the land, That I may cut off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to eliminate from the city of the LORD all those who do injustice.

NASB 1995
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to cut off from the city of the LORD all those who do iniquity.

NASB 1977
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to cut off from the city of the LORD all those who do iniquity.

Legacy Standard Bible
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Yahweh all the workers of iniquity.

Amplified Bible
Morning after morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, That I may cut off from the city of the LORD all those who do evil.

Christian Standard Bible
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, wiping out all evildoers from the LORD’s city.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, eliminating all evildoers from the LORD’s city.

American Standard Version
Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Each morning I will silence any lawbreakers I find in the countryside or in the city of the LORD.

English Revised Version
Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; to cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land to rid the LORD's city of all troublemakers.

Good News Translation
Day after day I will destroy the wicked in our land; I will expel all who are evil from the city of the LORD.

International Standard Version
Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, eliminating everyone who practices iniquity from the LORD's city.

Majority Standard Bible
Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.

NET Bible
Each morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, and remove all evildoers from the city of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Morning by morning, I will destroy all the wicked of the land; to cut off all evildoers from the LORD's city.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all who practice wickedness from the city of the LORD.

World English Bible
Morning by morning, I will destroy all the wicked of the land, to cut off all the workers of iniquity from Yahweh’s city.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At morning I cut off all the wicked of the land, "" To cut off from the city of YHWH "" All the workers of iniquity!

Young's Literal Translation
At morning I cut off all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Jehovah All the workers of iniquity!

Smith's Literal Translation
For the mornings I will destroy all the unjust of the land; to cut off from the city of Jehovah all doing iniquity.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the morning I put to death all the wicked of the land: that I might cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the morning, I executed all the sinners of the earth, so that I might scatter all the workers of iniquity from the city of the Lord.

New American Bible
Morning after morning I clear all the wicked from the land, to rid the city of the LORD of all doers of evil.

New Revised Standard Version
Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting off all evildoers from the city of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In the early morning I will silence all the wicked of the earth; and I will destroy all the doers of iniquity from the city of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
At dawn I shall silence all the wicked of the Earth, and I shall destroy from the city of LORD JEHOVAH all evil doers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Early did I slay all the sinners of the land, that I might destroy out of the city of the Lord all that work iniquity.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes
7No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. 8Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.

Cross References
Proverbs 20:8
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

Isaiah 1:25-26
I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. / I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”

1 Kings 15:12
He banished the male shrine prostitutes from the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.

2 Chronicles 19:5-7
He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Proverbs 25:4-5
Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. / Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

1 Corinthians 5:6-7
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? / Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Matthew 13:41-42
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13
What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Revelation 2:2
I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.

Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Zephaniah 3:11-13
On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain. / But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. / The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”

Ezekiel 20:38
And I will purge you of those who rebel and transgress against Me. I will bring them out of the land in which they dwell, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

Malachi 3:2-3
But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.


Treasury of Scripture

I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

early

Psalm 75:10
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.

Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8,26
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes…

cut off

Psalm 48:2,8
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King…

Hosea 9:3
They shall not dwell in the LORD'S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria.

Micah 2:8-10
Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war…

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Psalm 101
1. David makes a vow and profession of godliness.














Every morning
This phrase suggests a consistent and diligent effort, reflecting the importance of daily commitment to righteousness. In biblical times, morning was often associated with new beginnings and divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, Lamentations 3:22-23). The idea of morning as a time for action is seen in the practices of the patriarchs and prophets who sought God early in the day.

I will remove all the wicked of the land
The removal of the wicked signifies a purging of evil influences, aligning with the biblical theme of holiness and separation from sin (Deuteronomy 13:5, 1 Corinthians 5:13). Historically, this reflects the king's role in maintaining justice and righteousness in Israel, as seen in the reforms of kings like Josiah (2 Kings 23:24-25). The land, often representing the covenantal promise to Israel, must be kept pure for God's presence.

that I may cut off every evildoer
The phrase "cut off" indicates a decisive and complete action against those who practice evil, echoing the covenantal curses for disobedience (Leviticus 20:3-5). This reflects the biblical principle of divine justice and the necessity of removing sin to maintain communal holiness. It also foreshadows the ultimate judgment and separation of the righteous from the wicked (Matthew 13:49-50).

from the city of the LORD
The city of the LORD refers to Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, where God's presence dwelt in the temple. This highlights the need for purity in the place where God resides (Psalm 48:1-2, Isaiah 52:1). Jerusalem's significance as a type of the heavenly city (Revelation 21:2) underscores the eschatological hope for a purified and holy community in God's eternal kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 101, David is expressing his commitment to righteousness and justice as a king.

2. The Wicked
Refers to those who act in opposition to God's laws and righteousness.

3. The City of the LORD
This is often understood as Jerusalem, the city where God's presence dwelt in the temple, symbolizing a place of holiness and divine order.
Teaching Points
Commitment to Daily Righteousness
David's resolve to "remove all the wicked" every morning suggests a daily commitment to righteousness. Believers are encouraged to start each day with a renewed dedication to living according to God's standards.

The Role of Leadership in Promoting Holiness
As a king, David's responsibility was to ensure that his kingdom reflected God's holiness. Christian leaders today are called to uphold and promote godly values in their spheres of influence.

The Importance of Community Purity
The focus on removing evildoers from "the city of the LORD" highlights the need for communities of faith to maintain purity and holiness, ensuring that they reflect God's character.

Vigilance Against Sin
The proactive stance of cutting off evildoers serves as a reminder to be vigilant against sin in our lives and communities, addressing it promptly and decisively.

God's Standard of Justice
This verse underscores the importance of aligning with God's standard of justice, which involves both mercy and accountability.(8) Early.--Literally, in the morning: referring, as Perowne observes, to the Oriental custom of holding courts of law in the early morning (Jeremiah 21:12; 2Samuel 15:2; Luke 22:66; John 18:28).

City of the Lord.--For similar expressions, see Psalm 46:4; Psalm 48:2; Psalm 48:8. The city must bear out its name in its character. . . .

Verse 8. - I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; literally, each morn will I root out all the wicked of the land; i.e. "day after day I will make it my endeavour, not only to keep my palace free from evil doers, but to cleanse the whole land of them." David is determined to exercise that just severity which is a part of the duty of kings (Romans 13:4), and not to be that curse to a country - a weak and over-indulgent ruler (see Calvin, ad loc.). That I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord. So long as there were "wicked doers" in the land, they would be sure to flock to Jerusalem, since the capital always attracts the criminal classes. David is especially anxious that Jerusalem, which he has made "the city of the Lord" (2 Samuel 6:12-19), shall be kept free from the pollutions of evil doers, but, to effect this object, he must purge the whole land. The spirit breathed is that of Psalm 15:1-5.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Every morning
לַבְּקָרִ֗ים (lab·bə·qā·rîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

I will remove
אַצְמִ֥ית (’aṣ·mîṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6789: To put an end to, exterminate

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the wicked
רִשְׁעֵי־ (riš·‘ê-)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

of the land,
אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

that I may cut off
לְהַכְרִ֥ית (lə·haḵ·rîṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

evildoer
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי (pō·‘ă·lê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise

from the city
מֵֽעִיר־ (mê·‘îr-)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of the LORD.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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