What does Psalm 101:3 mean?

Psalm 101:3 highlights themes such as integrity, wickedness, purity when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 101:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

4A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

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Philippians 4:8
Paul encourages believers to think on pure and lovely things, aligning with the call for integrity.
Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs emphasizes guarding one's heart, similar to the commitment to avoid wickedness.
Matthew 5:8
Jesus teaches that the pure in heart will see God, connecting to the desire for purity.