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Psalm 101:6
Mine eyesshall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

Psalm 75:1,2
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalmor Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks,unto thee do we give thanks: forthat thy name is near thy wondrous works declare…

Psalm 119:106,115
I have sworn, and I will performit, that I will keep thy righteous judgments…

o when

Psalm 40:17
But Iam poor and needy;yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thouart my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Psalm 143:7,8
Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit…

walk

Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Deuteronomy 6:7
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Joshua 24:15
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served thatwere on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

a perfect

1 Kings 9:4
And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee,and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:

1 Kings 11:4
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old,that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, aswas the heart of David his father.

2 Chronicles 15:17
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

when will You come to me?
This question reveals a longing for God's presence and favor. It reflects the desire for a close relationship with God, akin to the yearning expressed inPsalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." The phrase can also be seen as a plea for divine guidance and intervention, reminiscent of the Israelites' dependence on God's presence in the tabernacle and later the temple. Historically, this longing for God's presence was central to the worship practices of ancient Israel, where the Ark of the Covenant symbolized God's dwelling among His people.

I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.
This commitment to integrity "in my house" emphasizes the importance of personal and familial righteousness. The home is seen as the foundational context for living out one's faith, aligning with the biblical principle that leadership and character begin in one's household, as seen in1 Timothy 3:4-5, where church leaders are called to manage their own families well. The phrase "integrity of heart" underscores sincerity and wholehearted devotion, echoing the Shema inDeuteronomy 6:5, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. This integrity is a reflection of the character of Jesus Christ, who is described as sinless and blameless inHebrews 4:15, serving as the ultimate model for believers.

“I will ponder the way that is blameless” (Psalm 101:2a) shows David choosing to give deliberate, sustained attention to a life that pleases God.

• Pondering involves reading, recalling, and rehearsing God’s Word, much like the blessed man who “delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on it day and night” (Psalm 1:2).

• The goal is a “blameless” way—upright, fully aligned with God’s revealed standards (Psalm 18:30;Philippians 2:15).

• This decision puts holiness first, echoing “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11).

David’s resolve invites us to slow down, think deeply about Scripture, and let it shape every choice (Joshua 1:8;James 1:25).

The question “—when will You come to me?” (Psalm 101:2b) expresses a yearning for God’s felt nearness.

• David knows that studying the blameless way means little without God’s presence (Exodus 33:15;Psalm 16:11).

• He longs for the Lord to draw near, much as believers today desire deeper fellowship through the Spirit (James 4:8;Revelation 3:20).

• Historically, David may be anticipating the ark’s arrival in Jerusalem, yet the line rings true for every heart that cries, “Return, we beseech You, O God of Hosts” (Psalm 80:14).

Holiness and intimacy are inseparable: the more we seek God’s presence, the more we desire His purity (Psalm 73:28;John 14:23).

“I will walk in my house with integrity of heart” (Psalm 101:2c) brings the commitment home—literally.

• Integrity means an undivided heart, the same in private as in public (Proverbs 11:3;Colossians 3:22-23).

• “My house” covers family life, finances, conversations, and all unseen moments—where hypocrisy is easiest (Deuteronomy 6:6-7;1 Timothy 3:4-5).

• Practical outworking:

– Speak truthfully (Ephesians 4:25).

– Treat spouse and children with honor (Ephesians 5:25; 6:4).

– Handle money honestly (Proverbs 13:11).

– Fill the home with praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 34:1).

By vowing integrity at home, David guards the foundation from which public leadership flows (Genesis 18:19;Titus 1:6-7).

Psalm 101:2 pictures a three-fold resolve: think deeply about God’s blameless path, long for His intimate presence, and live out wholehearted integrity at home. When these elements unite, we experience the kind of consistent, God-honoring life that shines both in private and in public, inviting the Lord to dwell with us and guide every step.

O when wilt thou come unto me?--This clause is so awkward, however translated, that some critics go the length of pronouncing it spurious. In the Old Testament, with the exception ofExodus 20:24, the coming of God to a person is associated with the idea of punishment or inquisition (Psalm 17:3); and to see a reminiscence of2Samuel 6:9 (" How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?") seems far-fetched. It is better, therefore, to take the verb as the third person feminine instead of second masculine, with "perfect way" as its subject. The only difficulty in the way of this rendering is the interrogative; but, as inProverbs 23:22, it becomes a simple adverb of time, we may treat it so here: "I will give heed to a guileless way when it comes to me,"i.e.,whenever a course of action arises, presenting an alternative of arightandwrong,or abetterandworse,I will choose thebetter.

I will walk within my house.--This vow of anEasternmonarch should be read with the thought of the palace of a caliph at Bagdad, or a sultan at Constantinople, before the mind. But it is a reflection of universal application, that piety should begin at home, and religion show itself in the household as much as at church.