Psalms 101 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
101:2
2. He avows his sincere purpose, by God's aid, to act uprightly (Ge 17:1; Psa 18:30).
101:3
3. set ... eyes--as an example to be approved and followed. no wicked thing--literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial (Psa 41:8). work of ... aside--apostates. not cleave to me--I will not be implicated in it (compare Psa 1:1-3).
101:4
4. A froward heart--or, "perverse heart" (Psa 18:26). Such a temper I will not indulge, nor even know evil or wickedness.
101:5–6
5-6. The slanderers and haughty persons, so mischievous in society, I will disown; but--
101:7
7. not dwell--literally, "not sit," or tarry, or be established.
101:8
8. will early--or, "diligently." city of the Lord--or, "holy place" (Psa 48:2), where wicked men shall not be tolerated.