Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 I will destroy the one who secretly slanders a friend. I will not allow the proud and haughty to prevail. 6 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. 7 A deceitful person will not sit in my house; A liar will not remain in my presence.
Cross References
Psalm 15:4
The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
Psalm 34:15
The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries.
Psalm 119:1-3
How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!
Psalm 119:63
I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Matthew 24:45
"Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others their food at the right time?
Luke 12:43-44
How blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing this when he comes!
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
John 14:3
And since I'm going away to prepare a place for you, I'll come back again and welcome you into my presence, so that you may be where I am.
John 17:24
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Romans 13:1-4
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Philippians 3:12-15
It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus.
Revelation 3:20-21
Look! I am standing at the door and knocking. If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eat with me.
Revelation 21:3
I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See, the tent of God is among humans! He will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God.