Psalm 101:6
New International Version
My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me.

New Living Translation
I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.

English Standard Version
I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.

Berean Standard Bible
My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.

King James Bible
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

New King James Version
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, That they may dwell with me; He who walks in a perfect way, He shall serve me.

New American Standard Bible
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; One who walks in a blameless way is one who will serve me.

NASB 1995
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.

NASB 1977
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.

Legacy Standard Bible
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may abide with me; He who walks in the way of the blameless is the one who will minister to me.

Amplified Bible
My eyes will be on the faithful (honorable) of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks blamelessly is the one who will minister to and serve me.

Christian Standard Bible
My eyes favor the faithful of the land so that they may sit down with me. The one who follows the way of integrity may serve me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My eyes favor the faithful of the land so that they may sit down with me. The one who follows the way of integrity may serve me.

American Standard Version
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
My eyes are with the faithful of the Earth, for they will dwell with me; he that walks in the way without defect will serve me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walked in a perfect way, the same ministered to me.

Contemporary English Version
I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisors; only an honest person will serve as an official.

Douay-Rheims Bible
My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me.

English Revised Version
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.

Good News Translation
I will approve of those who are faithful to God and will let them live in my palace. Those who are completely honest will be allowed to serve me.

International Standard Version
My eyes are looking at the faithful of the land, so they may live with me; The one who lives a life of integrity will serve me.

JPS Tanakh 1917
Mine eyes are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He that walketh in a way of integrity, he shall minister unto me.

Literal Standard Version
My eyes are on the faithful of the land, | To dwell with me, | Whoever is walking in a perfect way, he serves me.

Majority Standard Bible
My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.

New American Bible
I look to the faithful of the land to sit at my side. Whoever follows the way of integrity is the one to enter my service.

NET Bible
I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

New Revised Standard Version
I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, so that they may live with me; whoever walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.

New Heart English Bible
My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.

Webster's Bible Translation
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

World English Bible
My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.

Young's Literal Translation
Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.

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Context
I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes
5Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. 6My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. 7No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.…

Cross References
Psalm 16:3
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

Psalm 119:1
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD.

Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.


Treasury of Scripture

My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

mine

Psalm 15:4
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

that they

John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

John 17:24
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

in a perfect way.

Psalm 119:1-3
ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD…

Philippians 3:12-15
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus…

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Psalm 101
1. David makes a vow and profession of godliness.














Verse 6. - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land; i.e. "my favour shall be shown to them; I will give them help and encouragement." That they may dwell with me; i.e. "frequent my court," either as officials or as simple courtiers. He that walketh in a perfect way (see the comment on ver. 2). He shall serve me; i.e. "shall be promoted to office under my government."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My eyes [will be]
עֵינַ֤י ׀ (‘ê·nay)
Noun - cdc | first person common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

on the faithful
בְּנֶֽאֶמְנֵי־ (bə·ne·’em·nê-)
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 539: To confirm, support

of the land,
אֶרֶץ֮ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

that they may dwell
לָשֶׁ֪בֶת (lā·še·ḇeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

with me;
עִמָּ֫דִ֥י (‘im·mā·ḏî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto,

he who walks
הֹ֭לֵךְ (hō·lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in the way
בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

of integrity
תָּמִ֑ים (tā·mîm)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

shall minister to me.
יְשָׁרְתֵֽנִי׃ (yə·šā·rə·ṯê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to


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