Psalm 101
Psalm 101 Meaning
Psalm 101 is a ruler's pledge to lead with integrity, singing of steadfast love and justice and vowing to walk with a blameless heart within his own house.
He resolves to have nothing to do with what is worthless, to reject slander and pride, and to surround himself with the faithful of the land.
Key verses from Psalm 101
“I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.”
Psalm 101:1
“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.”
Psalm 101:2
“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.”
Psalm 101:6
How Psalm 101 points to Jesus
The blameless heart this psalm resolves upon is found perfectly in Jesus, the King of true integrity. He rules with the steadfast love and justice this song longs for.