Psalms 101 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

A king and his promises

(A psalm by David.)

1. I will sing to you, Lord!I will celebrate your kindnessand your justice.

2. Please help me learnto do the right thing,and I will be honest and fairin my own kingdom.

3. I refuse to be corruptor to take partin anything crooked,

4. and I won't be dishonestor deceitful.

5. Anyone who spreads gossipwill be silenced,and no one who is conceitedwill be my friend.

6. I will find trustworthy peopleto serve as my advisers,and only an honest personwill serve as an official.

7. No one who cheats or lieswill have a positionin my royal court.

8. Each morning I will silenceany lawbreakers I findin the countrysideor in the city of the Lord.