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.
📖 Chapter study
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.
Fun facts
- This psalm is traditionally known as the 'mirror for princes,' a genre of text used to instruct rulers on ethics and conduct.
- The emphasis on choosing faithful servants (v. 6-7) reflects a practical concern of ancient government: the king's court was made up of trusted people who could make or break the integrity of the reign.