Psalms 101:7
Psalms 101:7 in Multiple Translations
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.
The worker of deceit will not come into my house; the false man will have no place before my eyes.
No one who is dishonest will live in my house; no liars will be allowed in my presence.
There shall no deceitful person dwell within mine house: he that telleth lyes, shall not remaine in my sight.
He dwelleth not in my house who is working deceit, Whoso is speaking lies Is not established before mine eyes.
He who practices deceit won’t dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood won’t be established before my eyes.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
I am become like to a pelican of the wilderness: I am like a night raven in the house.
I will not allow anyone who deceives others to work in my palace; no one who tells lies will be allowed to continually come to work for me.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 101:7
Study Notes — Psalms 101:7
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- Psalms 101:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 101:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 101:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 101:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 101:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
- Sermons on Psalms 101:7
Context — I Will Set No Worthless Thing before My Eyes
7No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.
8Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 4:10–12 | when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news! How much more, when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house and on his own bed, shall I not now require his blood from your hands and remove you from the earth!” So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron. |
| 2 | Acts 5:1–10 | Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!” On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened. Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened. “Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.” “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. |
| 3 | Psalms 52:2 | Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. |
| 4 | Proverbs 29:12 | If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 5 | Acts 1:16–20 | “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) “For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’ |
| 6 | Acts 1:25 | to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” |
| 7 | 2 Kings 5:26–27 | But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. |
Psalms 101:7 Summary
[Psalms 101:7 tells us that God does not want people who lie or deceive others to be close to Him. This means we should always try to be honest and truthful in everything we do and say, just like God is truthful and faithful (as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:9). When we practice deceit or tell lies, it hurts our relationship with God and with others. But when we choose to be honest and truthful, we can have a closer walk with God and experience His love and forgiveness (as promised in 1 John 1:9). So, let's strive to be people of integrity and truth, just like God, and reflect His character in our daily lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'practice deceit' in Psalms 101:7?
Practicing deceit refers to intentionally misleading or deceiving others, which is condemned by God as seen in Proverbs 12:22, where it says 'the LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are truthful.'
Why does God not allow those who tell lies to stand in His presence?
God is a holy and just God who values truth and integrity, as stated in Psalms 51:6, 'Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part you will make me know wisdom.' Lying is a sin that separates us from Him.
How can I ensure I am not practicing deceit or telling lies in my daily life?
To avoid practicing deceit, we must strive to be truthful and honest in all our interactions, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:25, 'Therefore, putting aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.'
What is the consequence of dwelling in God's house while practicing deceit?
According to Psalms 101:7, those who practice deceit shall not dwell in God's house, indicating that God will remove them from their position of fellowship and intimacy with Him, as seen in Psalms 5:4, 'For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with you.'
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I be more truthful and transparent in my relationships with others, reflecting the character of God?
- How can I examine my heart to ensure I am not harboring deceitful intentions or motives, and instead, cultivate a heart of integrity?
- What are some common lies or deceptions that I may be telling myself or others, and how can I replace them with the truth of God's Word?
- In what ways can I create a culture of honesty and truthfulness in my home, workplace, or community, reflecting the values of God's kingdom?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 101:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 101:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 101:7
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 101:7
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 101:7
Sermons on Psalms 101:7
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 1 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker asks the audience to reflect on what has changed in their hearts in the last five years. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing negati |
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The Hidden Secrets of Kabbalah-a Messianic Approach by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a mystical encounter in the garden of paradise involving four men: Ben-Azai, Ben-Zoma, An-Akhair, and Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Akiva warns the other |
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Lying Lips by Erlo Stegen | This sermon focuses on the seriousness of lying according to Proverbs 12:22, highlighting how lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. The speaker emphasizes the importance of sp |
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Studies in Zechariah 05 Zechariah 5: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two visions from the book of Zechariah. The first vision is of a flying roll, which symbolizes the rapid and sudden execution of God's judgme |
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Step 12 on Lying. by St. John Climacus | St. John Climacus emphasizes the destructive nature of lying, highlighting how it leads to the destruction of love, denial of God, and the severe judgment pronounced against it by |
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Some of the Mis Representations by Job Scott | In this sermon, the preacher exposes the misrepresentations contained in a pamphlet titled 'A Letter from a Friend in America to Luke Howard of Tottenham, near London.' The preache |
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Some Indirect Ways of Lying by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller addresses the various forms of untruthfulness, emphasizing that lies can be conveyed through tone, emphasis, and even statistics. He categorizes lies into three types: |







