Commentary on Psalms Volume 3 John Calvin
Psalm 101
PSALM 101
David was not as yet put in possession of the kingdom, but having been already created king by the appointment of God, he prepares himself for exercising the government in the best manner. And he not only stirs up himself to perform faithfully the duties of his kingly office by devoutly meditating on this subject, but also engages by a solemn vow to be God's faithful servant, in order to induce Him to put him speedily in possession of the kingdom.
Psalm 101:1-5
A Psalm of David.
1. I will sing of mercy and of judgment: unto thee, O Jehovah! will I sing psalms. 2. I will behave myself prudently in a perfect way, till thou comest to me: 127 I will walk in the integrity of my heart in the midst of thy house. 3. I will not set a wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work 128 of those who turn aside; it shall not adhere to me. 4. The perverse heart shall depart from me: I will not know evil 129
"Ou, quand viendras-tu a moy?" — Fr. marg. "Or, when wilt thou come to me?"
"Toute oeuvre." — Fr. "All the work."
"Ou, le mauvais." — Fr. marg. "Or, the evil man."