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Psalms 101:1

Psalms 101:1
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will sing of mercy and judgment,.... Either of mercy and justice, exercised by him towards his people, which he resolved to do, and did, Sa2 8:15 which are two very principal points in government,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will sing of mercy and judgment - That is, In the psalm which he was about to compose, he would make these the burden of his song; he would, in fact, by stating his views as to the regulation of his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 101:1-8

David here cuts out to himself and others a pattern both of a good magistrate and a good master of a family; and, if these were careful to discharge the duty of their place, it would contribute very…