Christian prayer
Psalm 101
Psalm 101 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
Näytä
- 1
לְדָוִ֗ד מִ֫זְמ֥וֹר חֶֽסֶד־וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט אָשִׁ֑ירָה לְךָ֖ יְהוָ֣ה אֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
- 2
אַשְׂכִּ֤ילָה ׀ בְּדֶ֬רֶךְ תָּמִ֗ים מָ֭תַי תָּב֣וֹא אֵלָ֑י אֶתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ בְּתָם־לְ֝בָבִ֗י בְּקֶ֣רֶב בֵּיתִֽי׃
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
- 3
לֹֽא־אָשִׁ֨ית ׀ לְנֶ֥גֶד עֵינַ֗י דְּֽבַר־בְּלִ֫יָּ֥עַל עֲשֹֽׂה־סֵטִ֥ים שָׂנֵ֑אתִי לֹ֖א יִדְבַּ֣ק בִּֽי׃
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
- 4
לֵבָ֣ב עִ֭קֵּשׁ יָס֣וּר מִמֶּ֑נִּי רָ֝֗ע לֹ֣א אֵדָֽע׃
A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
- 5
מלושני בַסֵּ֨תֶר ׀ רֵעֵהוּ֮ אוֹת֪וֹ אַ֫צְמִ֥ית גְּֽבַהּ־עֵ֭ינַיִם וּרְחַ֣ב לֵבָ֑ב אֹ֝ת֗וֹ לֹ֣א אוּכָֽל׃
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
- 6
עֵינַ֤י ׀ בְּנֶֽאֶמְנֵי־אֶרֶץ֮ לָשֶׁ֪בֶת עִמָּ֫דִ֥י הֹ֭לֵךְ בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ תָּמִ֑ים ה֝֗וּא יְשָׁרְתֵֽנִי׃
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
- 7
לֹֽא־יֵשֵׁ֨ב ׀ בְּקֶ֥רֶב בֵּיתִי֮ עֹשֵׂ֪ה רְמִ֫יָּ֥ה דֹּבֵ֥ר שְׁקָרִ֑ים לֹֽא־יִ֝כּ֗וֹן לְנֶ֣גֶד עֵינָֽי׃
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
- 8
לַבְּקָרִ֗ים אַצְמִ֥ית כָּל־רִשְׁעֵי־אָ֑רֶץ לְהַכְרִ֥ית מֵֽעִיר־יְ֝הוָ֗ה כָּל־פֹּ֥עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
Lue, kopioi ja tulosta maksutta. Ei kirjautumista.
Milloin sitä rukoillaan
Many Christians recite Psalm 101 during personal prayer or reflection on their conduct. It is especially fitting when considering responsibilities at home or in leadership, or seeking to turn away from dishonest and harmful behaviour. In the Christian tradition, its promises of upright living can serve as an examination of conscience.
Mistä se on peräisin
Psalm 101 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible, a collection of prayers and songs inherited by Christians from ancient Israel. Its heading attributes it to David. The psalm expresses a ruler's commitment to faithfulness, justice and integrity, both within his household and in the wider community.
Library of Alexandria
Kaikki rukoukset ja kirjat, joista ne ovat peräisin
Rajattomasti e-kirjoja, äänikirjoja ja 15 minuutin tiivistelmiä sekä painetut kirjat painatuskustannusten hinnalla: pehmeäkantisina, kovakantisina ja isotekstisinä. 5 käyttäjätiliä yhden hinnalla, 25 kielellä. Aloita maksutta.
- Kaikkien uskontojen pyhät kirjoitukset, pyhimykset ja mystikot
- 5 käyttäjätiliä yhden hinnalla koko taloudellesi
- Pehmeäkantiset, kovakantiset ja isotekstiset kirjat painatuskustannusten hinnalla
Aloita maksutta. Uusiutuu vuosittain. Peru milloin tahansa.
Aiheeseen liittyvät rukoukset ja tekstit
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 23A biblical psalm of trust in God, pictured as a caring shepherd and generous host.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Kysymyksiä teoksesta Psalm 101
How many verses are in Psalm 101?
Psalm 101 has 8 verses.
What is Psalm 101 about?
It is a commitment to live with integrity, reject wrongdoing and uphold justice. It connects praise of God's steadfast love and justice with the choices a person makes at home and in public life.
Who wrote Psalm 101?
The psalm's heading attributes it to David. This is its traditional attribution rather than a certainty about its historical authorship.
When can Christians pray Psalm 101?
Many Christians use it when examining their conscience or reflecting on how to exercise responsibility faithfully. It can also be prayed as a resolve to practise honesty and justice in daily life.
What language was Psalm 101 written in?
Psalm 101 was written in Hebrew, the original language of the Book of Psalms.
