Psalms 101

¹ A psalm of David. I sing of love and justice; to you, LORD, I sing praise.

² I follow the way of integrity; when will you come to me? I act with integrity of heart within my royal court.

³ I do not allow into my presence anyone who speaks perversely. Whoever acts shamefully I hate; no such person can be my friend.

⁴ I shun the devious of heart; the wicked I do not tolerate.

⁵ Whoever slanders another in secret I reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure.

⁶ I look to the faithful of the land; they alone can be my companions. Those who follow the way of integrity, they alone can enter my service.

⁷ No one who practices deceit can hold a post in my court. No one who speaks falsely can be among my advisors.

⁸ Each morning I clear the wicked from the land, and rid the LORD'S city of all evildoers.