Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will silence;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud (arrogant) heart I will not tolerate.
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.
He who practices deceit will not dwell in my house;
He who tells lies and half-truths will not continue [to remain] in my presence.
Cross References
Psalm 15:4
In his eyes an evil person is despised,
But he honors those who fear the Lord [and obediently worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
He keeps his word even to his own disadvantage and does not change it [for his own benefit];
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous [those with moral courage and spiritual integrity]
And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 119:1-3
Who walk in the law [and who are guided by the precepts and revealed will] of the Lord.
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;
But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Matthew 24:45
Luke 12:43-44
John 12:26
John 14:3
John 17:24
Romans 13:1-4
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on
Revelation 3:20-21
Revelation 21:3
and then I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “See! The tabernacle of God is among men, and He will live among them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them