New International Version Of David. A psalm. I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. New Living Translation I will sing of your love and justice, LORD. I will praise you with songs. English Standard Version I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music. Berean Standard Bible A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm. Of David. I will sing of loving devotion and justice; to You, O YHWH, I will sing praises. King James Bible A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. New King James Version A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, O LORD, I will sing praises. New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, LORD, I will sing praises. NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To You, O LORD, I will sing praises. NASB 1977 I Will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To Thee, O LORD, I will sing praises. Legacy Standard Bible Of David. A Psalm. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To You, O Yahweh, I will sing praises. Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. I will sing of [steadfast] lovingkindness and justice; To You, O LORD, I will sing praises. Berean Annotated Bible A Psalm of David (beloved). I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD {YHWH}, I will sing praises. Christian Standard Bible A psalm of David. I will sing of faithful love and justice; I will sing praise to you, LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic psalm. I will sing of faithful love and justice; I will sing praise to You, LORD. American Standard Version A Psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises. Contemporary English Version I will sing to you, LORD! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice. English Revised Version A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing praises. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A psalm by David.] I will sing about mercy and justice. O LORD, I will make music to praise you. Good News Translation My song is about loyalty and justice, and I sing it to you, O LORD. International Standard Version I will sing about gracious love and justice; LORD, I will sing praise to you. NET Bible A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O LORD, I will sing praises! New Heart English Bible [A Psalm by David.] I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, LORD, I will sing praises. Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: to thee, O LORD, will I sing. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. World English Bible A Psalm by David. I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, Yahweh, I will sing praises. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PSALM OF DAVID. I sing kindness and judgment, "" To You, O YHWH, I sing praise. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm. Of David. I will sing of loving devotion and justice; to You, O YHWH, I will sing praises. Young's Literal Translation A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise. Smith's Literal Translation To David a chanting. Mercy and judgment will I sing to thee, O Jehovah: I will play on the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA psalm for David himself. Mercy and judgment I will sing to thee, O Lord: I will sing, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A psalm of David. I sing of mercy and justice; to you, LORD, I sing praise. New Revised Standard Version I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI WILL sing of mercy and judgment; unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall sing grace and judgment and I shall glorify you, LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and justice; Unto Thee, O LORD, will I sing praises. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David. I will sing to thee, O Lord, of mercy and judgment; I will sing a psalm, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes1A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. 2I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.… Cross References A Psalm of David. Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. 2 Samuel 22:1 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 1 Chronicles 16:7 On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. Psalm 33:4-5 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy. / The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion. Psalm 89:1-2 A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. Psalm 7:17 I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. Psalm 92:1-2 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night Psalm 95:1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Psalm 145:7 They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 89:5 The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. Treasury of Scripture I will sing of mercy and judgment: to you, O LORD, will I sing. I will sing Psalm 89:1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 97:8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Psalm 103:6-8 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed… unto thee Psalm 71:22,23 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel… Jump to Previous David Judgment Justice Kindness Loving Loyalty Melody Mercy Praise Praises Psalm Righteousness Sing SongJump to Next David Judgment Justice Kindness Loving Loyalty Melody Mercy Praise Praises Psalm Righteousness Sing SongPsalm 101 1. David makes a vow and profession of godliness.A Psalm of David. David composed this psalm as king of Israel, setting forth the standards by which he intended to govern his household and kingdom. His words reflect the responsibilities of a ruler accountable to God. Psa 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD… I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; David begins with the two qualities that govern God’s rule: His faithful mercy toward His people and His righteous judgment against evil. These were to shape David’s own conduct as king. Psa 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne… to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. His commitment is directed to the LORD, Israel’s covenant God. David’s leadership and worship were to rest on God’s character rather than royal power or personal ambition. Psa 7:17 I will thank the LORD for His righteousness… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 101, David was the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 3. Loving Devotion (Hebrew: "chesed") A key attribute of God, often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy," reflecting His covenantal faithfulness and kindness. 4. Justice (Hebrew: "mishpat") Represents God's righteous judgment and His commitment to fairness and equity. 5. Praise The act of worship and adoration directed towards God, acknowledging His attributes and deeds. Teaching Points The Balance of AttributesGod's character is perfectly balanced between loving devotion and justice. As believers, we are called to reflect this balance in our lives, showing mercy while upholding righteousness. The Call to Praise Praise is not just an emotional response but a deliberate act of the will. We are encouraged to continually offer praise to God, recognizing His attributes and deeds. Living Out God's Attributes As followers of Christ, we are to embody God's loving devotion and justice in our interactions with others, striving to be fair, compassionate, and faithful. The Role of Worship in Leadership David, as a leader, sets an example by prioritizing worship and aligning his rule with God's character. Leaders today can learn from this by integrating worship and godly principles into their leadership. The Importance of Covenant Relationship Understanding "chesed" as covenantal love reminds us of the importance of our relationship with God, which is based on His faithfulness and our response in obedience and worship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 101:1?2. How can we "sing of loving devotion and justice" in our daily lives? 3. What does Psalm 101:1 teach about God's character and attributes? 4. How does Psalm 101:1 connect with Micah 6:8's call for justice and mercy? 5. In what ways can we implement "singing praise" as a spiritual discipline? 6. How can Psalm 101:1 inspire us to uphold justice in our communities? 7. What does Psalm 101:1 reveal about God's expectations for leaders? 8. How does Psalm 101:1 guide personal integrity and righteousness? 9. Why is singing of loving devotion and justice significant in Psalm 101:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 101? (1) Mercy and judgment--or, as some render, grace and right--are the especially requisite attributes of a good monarch, or of magistrates generally. (See Matthew 23:23, where the failure to practise them is charged on the ruling class in Judaea at that time, though, of course, also required in the conduct of every man; Micah 6:8.) Here, no doubt, as almost all commentators have seen, they are first regarded ideally as attributes of the Divine King. "And earthly power doth then show likest God's, When mercy seasons justice." Will I sing.--Better, will I play. On the question of the connection of this verse with the rest of the psalm, see Introduction. Verse 1. - I will sing of mercy and judgment. The writer does not mean that he is about, in this present psalm, to sing of God's mercy and justice, but that he will make it one of the rules of his life to do so. Unto thee, O Lord, will I sing; or, "will I make melody" (Cheyne, Kay). Psalm 101:1 opens with David’s personal pledge to celebrate the LORD’s unwavering love and uncompromising justice through continual, God-directed praise. The verse invites believers to join the king in deliberate, joyful worship that honors the fullness of God’s character and roots every public act of faithfulness in private adoration.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Psalmמִ֫זְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִ֗ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse I will sing אָשִׁ֑ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7891: To sing of [Your] loving devotion חֶֽסֶד־ (ḥe·seḏ-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty and justice; וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט (ū·miš·pāṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style to You, לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew O LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I will sing praise. אֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (’ă·zam·mê·rāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music Additonal Resources Psalm 101:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 101:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 101:1 Bible.com Psalm 101:1 NIV |
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