A psalm of David. The king’s pledge to reign righteously. See 2 Kgs 23:3.
Personal Standards
v.1-4 The king’s personal commitments to holiness.
• He will sing praise to the Lord. (1)
• He will lead a blameless life. (2a)
• He will walk with integrity of heart. (2b)
• He will set before his eyes anything that is worthless. (3a)
• He will hate the deeds of faithless men. (3b)
• He will have nothing to do with evil. (4)
Standards in the king’s house
v.5 The king will not endure slanderers or the arrogant of heart.
v.6 The king will look with favor on the faithful.
v.7 The king will not allow the deceitful or liars in his house.
Standards for the public
v.8 The king’s commitment to put the wicked to silence every morning in the land.
Make sure those you choose as companions are faithful to God and his word.