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Psalm 101:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Psalm 101[a]

Norm of Life for Rulers

1 A psalm of David.

I

I sing of mercy and justice;
    to you, Lord, I sing praise.
2 I study the way of integrity;(A)
    when will you come to me?
I act with integrity of heart
    within my household.[b](B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 101 The king, grateful at being God’s chosen (Ps 101:1), promises to be a ruler after God’s own heart (Ps 101:2–3), allowing into the royal service only the God-fearing (Ps 101:3–8).
  2. 101:2 Within my household: the king promises to make his own household, i.e., the royal court, a model for Israel, banning all officials who abuse their power.
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