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Psalm Ps. 101. This is a royal psalm about the place of the Davidic monarchy in God’s plan for his people. It explains for David and his heirs the ideal kind of ruler they should be. The king should set the pattern for covenant faithfulness, and each Israelite should follow it in his or her own daily life.
Ps. 101:1–4 The song opens by declaring the king’s firm commitment to live in covenant faithfulness, both in his private life (vv. 1–2) and in his rule in the kingdom (v. 3–4). A perverse heart. That is, those who are openly unfaithful. The king should reject unfaithful advisers.
Ps. 101:5–8 The king should promote faithfulness among the people, and this includes protecting the weaker members from those who would do them harm (vv. 5, 7–8). At the same time, the ideal king will look with favor on the faithful in the land. They may dwell with him (contrast v. 7), and he will rely on them to minister to him (see note on v. 6).
Ps. 101:6 The word for minister means “serve” or “assist”; e.g., Joshua “ministered to” or “assisted” Moses (Ex. 24:13; 33:11).
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