Psalm 101:5

I Will Set No Worthless Thing before My Eyes · Psalm 101:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.
Traditional
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Literal
The one slandering his neighbor in secret, I will put an end to him; the high of eyes and proud of heart—him I will not endure.
Latin
Detrahentem secreto proximo suo, hunc persequebar: superbo oculo, et insatiabili corde, cum hoc non edebam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

Notes

This song of praise expresses a commitment to live with integrity and to avoid evil. Jesus meets this ideal.

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Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of Avoiding: David Bad Leadership Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Proud Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship: Those Who Avoided Fellowship with the Wicked: David Haughty Eyes Heart: The Unregenerate is Proud Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: Saints: Hate, in Others Slander: Punishment For Slander: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To