Psalms 101:7

He who practiseth deceit shall not dwell in my house; He who telleth lies shall not remain in my sight.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

In Context

6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He that walketh in the way of uprightness shall serve me.

8Every morning will I destroy the wicked of the land, That I may cut off all evil-doers from the city of the LORD.

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Cross References

Psalms 52:2Thy tongue deviseth mischief, Like a sharp razor, thou contriver of deceit!

Ezekiel 13:9My hand shall be against the prophets that see falsehood and divine lies. They shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the register of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah.

Acts 1:25to take the part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 101:2-8

Mercy and Judgment; David's Pious Resolution. 1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord , will I sing. 2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. 3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. 4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath a high… Read the whole commentary →

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