I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.
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I will do wisely in the way of righteousness: O when will you come to me? I will be walking in my house with a true heart.
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I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me.
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The false heart I will send away from me: I will not have an evil-doer for a friend.
Psalms 101:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 101:1 say?
Psalms 101:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.”
Where is Psalms 101:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 101:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 101, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 101:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 101:1 in?
Psalms 101:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 101:1?
Psalms 101:1 reads (BBE): “ I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.