2. He avows his sincere purpose, by God's aid, to act uprightly ( Gen 17:1 Psa 18:30 ).
3. set. . . eyes--as an example to be approved and followed.
no wicked thing--literally, "word," plan or purpose of Belial ( Psa 41:8 ).
work of. . . aside--apostates.
not cleave to me--I will not be implicated in it (compare Psa 1:1-3 ).
4. A froward heart--or, "perverse heart" ( Psa 18:26 ). Such a temper I will not indulge, nor even know evil or wickedness.
5, 6. The slanderers and haughty persons, so mischievous in society, I will disown; but--
6. Mine eyes. . . upon--or, I will select reliable and honest men for my servants.
7. not dwell--literally, "not sit," or tarry, or be established.
8. will early--or, "diligently."
city of the Lord--or, "holy place" ( Psa 48:2 ), where wicked men shall not be tolerated.
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