Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he shall minister to me.
New American Standard Bible
He who walks in a
King James 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 serve me.
Holman Bible
so that they may sit down with me.
The one who follows the way of integrity
may 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.
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.
Amplified
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.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Mine eyes are upon the faithful of the earth, to dwell with me: he walking in a blameless way, he shall serve me.
King James 2000
My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
My eyes [will be] on [the] faithful of [the] land, that [they may] live with me. [He who] walks in [the] way of integrity, he shall minister to me.
Modern King James verseion
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, so that they may dwell with me; he who walks in a perfect way, he shall serve Me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Mine eyes shall look for such as be faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me. Whoso leadeth a godly life, he shall be my servant.
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 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.
The Emphasized Bible
Mine eyes, shall be upon the faithful of the land, That they may dwell with me, - he that walketh in a blameless way, he, shall attend me.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of avoiding
Faithfulness » Associate with those who exhibit
Fellowship » Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked » David
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
References
Fausets
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 101:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Vow Of Integrity
5 He who slanders his neighbor secretly, him I will destroy. He who has a high look and a proud heart I will not endure. 6 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he shall minister to me. 7 He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood shall not be established before my eyes.
Cross References
Psalm 15:4
in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear LORD, he that swears to his own hurt, and changes not,
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears are [open] to their {prayer (LXX/NT)}.
Psalm 119:1-3
Blessed are those who are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of LORD.
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all those who fear thee, and of those who observe thy precepts.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?
Luke 12:43-44
Blessed is that bondman whom his lord when he comes will find so doing.
John 12:26
If any man serves me, let him follow me, and where I am, there my helper will also be. And if any man serves me, the Father will value him.
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will take you along to myself, so that where I am, ye may be also.
John 17:24
Father, whom thou gave to me, I desire that where I am, they also may be with me, so that they may see my glory that thou have given me, because thou loved me before the foundation of the world.
Romans 13:1-4
Let every soul be subject to offices of authority that rank higher, for there is no office of authority if not by God, and the offices of authority that are by God, are those that have been instituted.
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.
Revelation 3:20-21
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.