Psalm 101 - Good News Translation

A King's Promise

¹ My song is about loyalty and justice, and I sing it to you, O Lord.

² My conduct will be faultless. When will you come to me? I will live a pure life in my house

³ and will never tolerate evil. I hate the actions of those who turn away from God; I will have nothing to do with them.

⁴ I will not be dishonest and will have no dealings with evil.

⁵ I will get rid of anyone who whispers evil things about someone else; I will not tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant.

⁶ I will approve of those who are faithful to God and will let them live in my palace. Those who are completely honest will be allowed to serve me.

⁷ No liar will live in my palace; no hypocrite will remain in my presence.

⁸ Day after day I will destroy the wicked in our land; I will expel all who are evil from the city of the Lord.