Psalms 101:2

“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way, &e.] So David did before he came to the throne, which made Saul fear him, and the people love him, (<091814>1 Samuel 18:14-16) and so he resolved to do, and did afterwards; and thus it becomes all good men, in every station of life, to do: and then do they behave wisely, when they walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time; when they make the perfect law of liberty, the word of God, the rule of their faith; take Christ for their pattern and example, and the Spirit for their guide; when they walk as becomes the Gospel of Christ; seek the glory of God, and the good of others; behave inoffensively to all, and live as pilgrims…”

“I will behave myself wisely - In the choice of principles to guide me; in my conduct in my family; in my official relations. This expresses a “desire” to act wisely, and a “purpose” to do it. In a perfect way - In accordance with the perfect rules of right. I will make these my guide. I will “aim” to be perfect; I will have before me a perfect standard. O when wilt thou come unto me? - Perhaps this would be better rendered, “When thou dost come unto me;” that is, When then dost visit me and my dwelling, thou shalt find that these are the principles which regulate and govern me in my house. The idea is that God would come to visit his habitation, and inspect his conduct; and that whenever…”

“I will - I will manage all my affairs with wisdom and integrity. When - God is often said in scripture to come to men, when he fulfills a promise to them. House - In my court and family, as well as in my public administrations. Psalms 101:4”

“101:2 in my own home (literally in my house): This commitment to integrity might refer to private life at home. Some interpreters view my house as referring to the king’s palace; the commitment would then refer to the policies of his administration. • Leading a life of integrity means choosing a wise lifestyle.”

“behave: Psa 101:6, Psa 75:1, Psa 75:2, Psa 119:106, Psa 119:115; Sa1 18:14, Sa1 18:15, Sa1 22:14; Sa2 8:15; Ch2 30:12; Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6 O when: Psa 40:17, Psa 143:7, Psa 143:8 walk: Gen 18:19; Deu 6:7; Jos 24:15; Ti1 3:4, Ti1 3:5 a perfect: Kg1 9:4, Kg1 11:4; Ch2 15:17; Isa 38:3 Psalms 101:3”