Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. New Living Translation I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them. English Standard Version I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. Berean Standard Bible I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. King James Bible I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. New King James Version I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me. New American Standard Bible I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me. NASB 1995 I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not fasten its grip on me. NASB 1977 I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not fasten its grip on me. Legacy Standard Bible I will set no vile thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me. Amplified Bible I will set no worthless or wicked thing before my eyes. I hate the practice of those who fall away [from the right path]; It will not grasp hold of me. Christian Standard Bible I will not let anything worthless guide me. I hate the practice of transgression; it will not cling to me. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will not set anything worthless before my eyes. I hate the practice of transgression; it will not cling to me. American Standard Version I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me. Contemporary English Version I refuse to be corrupt or to take part in anything crooked, English Revised Version I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave unto me. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will not put anything wicked in front of my eyes. I hate what unfaithful people do. I want no part of it. Good News Translation and will never tolerate evil. I hate the actions of those who turn away from God; I will have nothing to do with them. International Standard Version I will not even think about doing anything lawless; I hate to do evil deeds; I will have none of it. Majority Standard Bible I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. NET Bible I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it. New Heart English Bible I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me. Webster's Bible Translation I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. World English Bible I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI do not set a worthless thing before my eyes, "" I have hated the work of those turning aside, "" It does not adhere to me. Young's Literal Translation I set not before mine eyes a worthless thing, The work of those turning aside I have hated, It adhereth not to me. Smith's Literal Translation I will not set a word of Belial before mine eyes: I hated him doing transgressions; he shall not cleave to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI did not set before my eyes any unjust thing: I hated the workers of iniquities. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I do not allow into my presence anything base. I hate wrongdoing; I will have no part of it. New Revised Standard Version I will not set before my eyes anything that is base. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will set no wicked thing before mine eyes; I hate the doers of evil, they shall not come near to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have set no evil account before my eyes. I have hated him who does evil, neither will he cling to me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I will set no base thing before mine eyes; I hate the doing of things crooked; it shall not cleave unto me. Brenton Septuagint Translation I have not set before mine eyes any unlawful ting; I have hated transgressors. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes…2I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. 3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. 4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.… Cross References Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Ephesians 5:11-12 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. / For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Job 31:1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? Proverbs 6:27-28 Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned? / Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— Treasury of Scripture I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not stick to me. set Psalm 18:20-23 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me… Psalm 26:4,5 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers… Psalm 39:1 To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. wicked thing. 1 Kings 21:13 And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died. I hate Psalm 97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. them Psalm 14:3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalm 36:3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. Psalm 40:4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. it shall not Deuteronomy 13:17 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; Jump to Previous Base Belial Cleave Cling Crooked Deeds Evil Eyes Faithless Fall Fasten Grip Hate Hated Side Turn Turning Vile Wicked Work WorthlessJump to Next Base Belial Cleave Cling Crooked Deeds Evil Eyes Faithless Fall Fasten Grip Hate Hated Side Turn Turning Vile Wicked Work WorthlessPsalm 101 1. David makes a vow and profession of godliness.I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. This phrase emphasizes a commitment to purity and integrity, reflecting a conscious decision to avoid anything that might lead to moral or spiritual corruption. In biblical context, the eyes are often seen as a gateway to the soul, and what one chooses to focus on can influence their heart and actions (Matthew 6:22-23). The term "worthless" can be understood as anything that is vain, idolatrous, or morally corrupt. This aligns with the biblical call to avoid idolatry and immorality, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3-4). The psalmist's resolve is reminiscent of Job's covenant with his eyes to avoid lustful gazes (Job 31:1), highlighting a broader biblical theme of guarding one's heart and mind from evil influences. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 101, David is expressing his commitment to personal holiness and integrity as a leader. 2. Jerusalem As the city of David, Jerusalem represents the center of worship and governance, where David's commitment to righteousness would have significant impact. 3. The Wicked Those who "fall away" or engage in worthless deeds, representing the moral and spiritual challenges David faces. Teaching Points Guarding Our EyesAs believers, we must be vigilant about what we allow into our minds through our eyes. This includes media, entertainment, and other influences that can lead us away from God. Rejecting Worthlessness We are called to discern and reject anything that is spiritually worthless or leads us away from God's truth. This requires active decision-making and commitment. Hating Sin, Not Sinners David's hatred is directed towards the "work" of those who fall away, not the individuals themselves. We must learn to separate sin from the sinner, loving people while rejecting sinful actions. Personal Integrity Like David, we should strive for personal integrity, ensuring that our private lives reflect our public declarations of faith. Influence of Leadership David's commitment as a leader serves as a model for how our personal holiness can influence those around us, especially in positions of leadership.(3) I will set no. . . . . --Mark the wisdom of the resolve in a despotic monarch, who has only to speak to effect whatever he has looked on with desire. Wicked thing.--Thing (or, word) of Belial. (See Note on Psalm 41:8.) I hate the work of them that turn aside.--Or, I hate the doing of false things, according as we take the word in the concrete or abstract. It shall not cleave to me.--Such conduct shall not be mine. Verse 3. - I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes; or, no base thing (Revised Version); "no villainous thing" (Cheyne, Kay); comp. Deuteronomy 15:9. I will set before me nothing of this kind, "as an object either of imitation or of attainment." I hate the work of them that turn aside; literally, the doing of acts that swerve; i.e. "that depart from the right way." It shall not cleave to me. If such a thing "seized on him unawares, he would shake it off as a thing accursed" (Kay); comp. Deuteronomy 13:17.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I willלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no set אָשִׁ֨ית ׀ (’ā·šîṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7896: To put, set no דְּֽבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause worthless thing בְּלִ֫יָּ֥עַל (bə·lî·yā·‘al) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1100: Without profit, worthlessness, destruction, wickedness before לְנֶ֥גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before my eyes. עֵינַ֗י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain I hate שָׂנֵ֑אתִי (śā·nê·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8130: To hate the work עֲשֹֽׂה־ (‘ă·śōh-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make of those who fall away; סֵטִ֥ים (sê·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7750: To detrude, become derelict it shall not לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no cling to me. יִדְבַּ֣ק (yiḏ·baq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit Links Psalm 101:3 NIVPsalm 101:3 NLT Psalm 101:3 ESV Psalm 101:3 NASB Psalm 101:3 KJV Psalm 101:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 101:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 101:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 101:3 French Bible Psalm 101:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 101:3 I will set no vile thing before (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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