United Commentaries

Ps.101.1-8

This hymn expresses a commitment to live with integrity and to avoid evil. Jesus meets this ideal.

Ps.101.2

in my own home (literally in my house): This commitment to integrity might refer to private life at home. Some interpreters view my house as referring to the king’s palace; the commitment would then refer to the policies of his administration.

Leading a life of integrity means choosing a wise lifestyle.

Ps.101.4-5

The psalmist hates what the Lord hates (Prov 6:16-19; see Pss 5:5; 11:4-5).

Perverse ideas come from corrupt human hearts (cp. 18:26).

Ps.101.6

The psalmist surrounds himself with people who are also committed to integrity (101:2).

Ps.101.7-8

The psalmist commits himself to ridding his house and the city of the Lord—representing the entire kingdom—of all evil.