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Psalms 101:4

Psalms 101:4
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A froward heart shall depart from me,.... A man of a froward heart, that devises frowardness in his heart, and speaks it out with his mouth; that which is perverse, and contrary to the law of God and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A froward heart shall depart from me - The word here rendered froward means perverse, false, deceitful, depraved. See the notes at Psa 18:26. The “idea” here is that of one who is inclined to evil;…

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…