Salmos 101

VBL · Chapter 101/150

1Un salmo de David. Cantaré de tu inmenso amor y de tu buen juicio. Cantaré alabanzas a ti, Señor.

2Me aseguraré de que mi vida sea irreprochable. ¿Cuándo vendrás a ayudarme? Mi vida será íntegra, incluso en privado.

3No me fijaré en nada malo. Porque odio hacer el mal, y no quiero tener nada que ver con él.

4No tendré malos pensamientos, ni consideraré acción perversa, por más mínima que sea.

5Haré callar a cualquiera que levante calumnias contra su prójimo. No toleraré a nadie que sea orgulloso o arrogante.

6Yo busco a gente leal que viva conmigo; solo aquellos que son dignos de confianza me servirán.

7Nadie deshonesto vivirá en mi casa; ningún mentiroso será permitido en mi presencia.

8Trabajo cada día para silenciar a los malvados de la tierra, para librar a la ciudad del Señor de todos los que hacen mal.

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Summary

David makes a personal vow of integrity: he promises to walk with a sincere heart within his own house, to avoid corrupt company, and not to tolerate deceit or pride among those who serve him.

Explanation

This psalm is known as a 'royal psalm' with a strong ethical tone — David describes the kind of ruler he intends to be, prioritizing personal integrity and the careful choice of loyal, honest advisors and servants. It is a rare biblical example of a leader publicly committing to clear ethical standards even before failing (something David himself would later do, as in the Bathsheba episode). The application today is that anyone in a position of leadership — family, professional, or spiritual — benefits from setting clear commitments of character in advance.

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