Psalm One Hundred and One
by Dr. Henry M. Morris
(taken from the Defender's Study Bible)
A Psalm of David.
Psalm 101:1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
perfect way. Although this psalm was written by David, its claim of perfect actions and a perfect heart (Psalm 101:2) could not really apply to him, whether written as he assumed Israel's throne or after his great sin and subsequent repentance. As a divinely inspired writer, it is difficult to think of him speaking of himself in such a manner. Thus it seems this is actually a Messianic psalm, with the perfectly righteous Son of Man speaking through David concerning His future ministry on earth.
Psalm 101:4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
froward. See note on Job 5:13.
he that telleth lies. But the fearful, and unbelieving, ... and all liars” (Revelation 21:8), are to be “cut off ... from the city of the Lord” (Psalm 101:8). “For without are ... idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie” (Revelation 22:15).