Psalms 101:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 101:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.
Psalms 101:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 101

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house, etc.] Flatterers, sycophants, tricking and fraudulent persons, who seek to supplant others, and get into their places; these should lose the favour they had, when detected. So hypocritical persons, that have only a form of godliness, a mask of religion, and false teachers that lie in wait to deceive; and antichrist, whose coming was with all deceivableness of unrighteousness; who has seduced men by his miracles, doctrines, and sorceries; these shall have no place, neither in Christ’s house below nor above. The Targum is, “he that works deceit shall not dwell in the midst of the house of my sanctuary:” he that telleth lies shall not…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He that worketh deceit - The man who is dishonest - who is full of tricks, false pretences, and devices - who cannot be confided in as straight-forward and sincere - one whose word cannot be relied on - one whose course is subterranean or serpentine. Shall not dwell within my house - Shall neither be employed in my service, nor be admitted as a guest and companion. I will not, in any way, patronise or countenance such a person. He that telleth lies - In any way: by stating what is false; by promising what is not performed; by deceiving me in his professions. I will seek only those who love and speak the truth. Shall not tarry in my sight - Margin, “shall not be established.” The idea is that…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“101:7-8 The psalmist commits himself to ridding his house and the city of the Lord—representing the entire kingdom—of all evil.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He that worketh: Sa2 4:10-12; Kg2 5:26, Kg2 5:27; Pro 29:12; Act 1:16-20, Act 1:25, Act 5:1-10 tarry in my sight: Heb. be established Psalms 101:8”
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