Psalms 101:5 nasb — Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I…

NASB

"Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure."

— Psalms 101:5, NASB

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Psalms 101 — Context

2

I will give heed to the blameless way. When will You come to me? I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart.

3

I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not fasten its grip on me.

4

A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know no evil.

5

Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.

6

My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.

7

He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me.

8

Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to cut off from the city of the LORD all those who do iniquity.

Psalms 101:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 101:5 say?
Psalms 101:5 in the NASB reads: “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.”
Where is Psalms 101:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 101:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 101, verse 5.
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 101:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 101:5 in?
Psalms 101:5 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 101:5?
Psalms 101:5 reads (NASB): “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.” 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.
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