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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 101 - Introduction

* A sorrowful complaint of great afflictions. (1-11) Encouragement by expecting the performances of God's promises to his church. (12-22) The unchangeableness of God. (23-28)

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See also Psalms 101 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm purports to be a Psalm of David, and there is no reason to doubt that it was composed by him, though it is not possible to ascertain why it did not have a place in the collection of his psa...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    In this noble Psalm a ruler addresses Jehovah. He solemnly professes his resolve to banish all baseness from his own heart, and to expel all wrong-doers from his presence, that he may be worthy to rec...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CI. The best comment on this psalm lies in the number of interesting associations that it has gathered to itself. It has been called a “mirror for princes,” “a mirror for magistrates,” and “the househ...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 101 A PSALM OF DAVID. The title of this psalm, in the Syriac version, is, "for Asaph, an exhortation of David, concerning those things which are required in the ministry of the...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This Psalm, composed, as Dr. Chandler thinks, after David was well established on his throne, and settled in his new-built palace, declares his pious resolution to govern firs...

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