Psalms 101:8

Every 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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In The King James Version

I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

In Context

7He who practiseth deceit shall not dwell in my house; He who telleth lies shall not remain in my sight.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:4A river with its streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling-place of the Most High.

Psalms 48:8As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God; God will establish it for ever. [[Pause.]]

Psalms 92:10But my horn thou exaltest like the buffalo's; I am anointed with fresh oil.

Proverbs 16:12The doing of wickedness is an abomination to kings; For by righteousness is the throne established.

Proverbs 20:26A wise king scattereth the wicked like chaff, And bringeth over them the wheel.

Hosea 9:3They shall not dwell in the land of Jehovah; To Egypt shall Ephraim go back, And eat unclean things in Assyria.

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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