Psalms 101:3

3 I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.

Psalms 101:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
ESV
3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
NLT
3 I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them.
MSG
3 I refuse to take a second look at corrupting people and degrading things. I reject made-in-Canaan gods, stay clear of contamination.
CSB
3 I will not set anything godless before my eyes. I hate the doing of transgression; it will not cling to me.

Psalms 101:3 In-Context

1 I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise.
2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart.
3 I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.
4 The perverse of heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with what is evil.
5 Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Jeremiah 16:18; Ezekiel 11:21; Hosea 9:10; Deuteronomy 15:9
  • 2. S Psalms 5:5; Psalms 40:4
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