Psalms 101:4

“A froward heart shall depart from me, etc.] A man of a froward heart, that devises frowardness in his heart, and speaks it out with his mouth; that which is perverse, and contrary to the law of God and Gospel of Christ, to the light of nature and the word of God; contrary to the sentiments of all good men, and repugnant to truth and good manners: such sort of persons are disagreeable companions, and good men would not choose to have anything to do with them; they are hateful to Christ, and shall be bid to depart from him; (see <200813>Proverbs 8:13 6:14). I will not know a wicked person: so as to be familiar with him, or show him any respect; have any affection for him, or take any notice of…”

“A froward heart shall depart from me - The word here rendered froward means perverse, false, deceitful, depraved. See the notes at Psalms 18:26. The “idea” here is that of one who is inclined to evil; who has some wrong passion or inclination to indulge; who has an obstinate and perverse will; who does not listen to reason or the voice of wise persuasion; who will do wrong, despite all the means which may be employed to induce him to do right. The language may either refer to the author of the psalm himself, as regulating his own conduct; or it may refer to those in his employ. In the former sense, it would mean that he would not himself be perverse and froward; in the latter sense, that he…”

“Depart - Shall be turned out of my court. Know - Not own nor countenance. Psalms 101:8”

“101:4-5 The psalmist hates what the Lord hates (Prov 6:16-19; see Pss 5:5; 11:4-5). • Perverse ideas come from corrupt human hearts (cp. 18:26).”

“A froward: Pro 2:12-15, Pro 3:32, Pro 8:13, Pro 11:20 know: Psa 6:8, Psa 119:115; Pro 9:6, Pro 22:24; Mat 7:23; Co2 6:14-16, Co2 11:33; Ti2 2:19 Psalms 101:5”