Psalm 101:1 I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praise.

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New International Version
Of David. A psalm. I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise.

New Living Translation
I will sing of your love and justice, LORD. I will praise you with songs.

English Standard Version
I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music.

Berean Standard Bible
A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

King James Bible
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

New King James Version
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

New American Standard Bible
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, LORD, I will sing praises.

NASB 1995
A Psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

NASB 1977
I Will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To Thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of David. A Psalm. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To You, O Yahweh, I will sing praises.

Amplified Bible
A Psalm of David. I will sing of [steadfast] lovingkindness and justice; To You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

Christian Standard Bible
A psalm of David. I will sing of faithful love and justice; I will sing praise to you, LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A Davidic psalm. I will sing of faithful love and justice; I will sing praise to You, LORD.

American Standard Version
A Psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises.

Contemporary English Version
I will sing to you, LORD! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice.

English Revised Version
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing praises.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[A psalm by David.] I will sing about mercy and justice. O LORD, I will make music to praise you.

Good News Translation
My song is about loyalty and justice, and I sing it to you, O LORD.

International Standard Version
I will sing about gracious love and justice; LORD, I will sing praise to you.

Majority Standard Bible
A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

NET Bible
A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O LORD, I will sing praises!

New Heart English Bible
[A Psalm by David.] I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, LORD, I will sing praises.

Webster's Bible Translation
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: to thee, O LORD, will I sing.

World English Bible
A Psalm by David. I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, Yahweh, I will sing praises.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
A PSALM OF DAVID. I sing kindness and judgment, "" To You, O YHWH, I sing praise.

Young's Literal Translation
A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise.

Smith's Literal Translation
To David a chanting. Mercy and judgment will I sing to thee, O Jehovah: I will play on the harp.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
A psalm for David himself. Mercy and judgment I will sing to thee, O Lord: I will sing,

Catholic Public Domain Version
A Psalm of David himself. I will sing mercy and judgment to you, O Lord. I will sing psalms.

New American Bible
A psalm of David. I sing of mercy and justice; to you, LORD, I sing praise.

New Revised Standard Version
I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I WILL sing of mercy and judgment; unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall sing grace and judgment and I shall glorify you, LORD JEHOVAH!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; Unto Thee, O LORD, will I sing praises.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A Psalm of David. I will sing to thee, O Lord, of mercy and judgment; I will sing a psalm,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes
1A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. 2I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.…

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!

Psalm 145:7
They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.

Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 89:5
The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 33:3
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 47:6-7
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Psalm 66:2
Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 71:22-23
So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. / When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

Psalm 138:1
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Treasury of Scripture

I will sing of mercy and judgment: to you, O LORD, will I sing.

I will sing

Psalm 89:1
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 97:8
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Psalm 103:6-8
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed…

unto thee

Psalm 71:22,23
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel…

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Psalm 101

1. David makes a vow and profession of godliness.

Berean Study Bible

I will sing
The phrase "I will sing" indicates a personal commitment to worship through music. In the Hebrew text, the verb "sing" (אָשִׁירָה, ashirah) is in the cohortative form, expressing a strong intention or resolve. Singing in ancient Israel was a primary mode of worship and expression of faith, often accompanied by instruments. This act of singing is not merely a performance but a heartfelt declaration of God's attributes, inviting the worshiper into a deeper relationship with the Divine.

of Your loving devotion
The term "loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and covenantal faithfulness. Chesed is a central theme in the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people. It is a love that is both relational and enduring, often associated with the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs. This loving devotion is a cause for celebration and gratitude, as it assures believers of God's unchanging nature and His benevolent care.

and justice
The word "justice" comes from the Hebrew "מִשְׁפָּט" (mishpat), which refers to God's righteous judgment and His moral order. Justice in the biblical sense is not merely punitive but restorative, aiming to bring about righteousness and equity. It reflects God's character as a just ruler who upholds truth and fairness. The pairing of "loving devotion" and "justice" highlights the balance in God's nature, where His mercy and righteousness coexist harmoniously, providing a model for human conduct.

to You, O LORD
The use of "O LORD" translates the sacred name of God, "יְהוָה" (YHWH), often rendered as "Yahweh." This name is deeply significant, representing God's eternal existence and His covenantal relationship with Israel. By addressing God directly, the psalmist acknowledges His sovereignty and personal involvement in the lives of His people. It is a reminder of the intimate and personal nature of worship, where the believer engages directly with the Creator.

I will sing praise
The repetition of "I will sing" emphasizes the psalmist's dedication to worship. The Hebrew word for "praise" (זַמֵּרָה, zamerah) suggests a joyful and exuberant expression of adoration. This act of praise is not only a response to God's attributes but also a means of proclaiming His glory to others. It serves as a testimony of faith, encouraging the community to join in the celebration of God's goodness and justice. Through praise, believers align their hearts with God's purposes, finding joy and strength in His presence.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1) Mercy and judgment--or, as some render, grace and right--are the especially requisite attributes of a good monarch, or of magistrates generally. (See Matthew 23:23, where the failure to practise them is charged on the ruling class in Judaea at that time, though, of course, also required in the conduct of every man; Micah 6:8.) Here, no doubt, as almost all commentators have seen, they are first regarded ideally as attributes of the Divine King.

"And earthly power doth then show likest God's,

When mercy seasons justice."

Will I sing.--Better, will I play.

On the question of the connection of this verse with the rest of the psalm, see Introduction.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. - I will sing of mercy and judgment. The writer does not mean that he is about, in this present psalm, to sing of God's mercy and justice, but that he will make it one of the rules of his life to do so. Unto thee, O Lord, will I sing; or, "will I make melody" (Cheyne, Kay).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

A Psalm
מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes

of David.
לְדָוִ֗ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

I will sing
אָשִׁ֑ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7891: To sing

of [Your] loving devotion
חֶֽסֶד־ (ḥe·seḏ-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and justice;
וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט (ū·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

to You,
לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

O LORD,
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

I will sing praise.
אֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (’ă·zam·mê·rāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

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