A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 101
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
He avows his sincere purpose, by God's aid, to act uprightly (Gen 17:1; Psa 18:30).
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).
A froward heart--or, "perverse heart" (Psa 18:26). Such a temper I will not indulge, nor even know evil or wickedness.
The slanderers and haughty persons, so mischievous in society, I will disown; but--
Mine eyes . . . upon--or, I will select reliable and honest men for my servants.
not dwell--literally, "not sit," or tarry, or be established.
will early--or, "diligently."
city of the Lord--or, "holy place" (Psa 48:2), where wicked men shall not be tolerated.