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Psalms 101:6
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I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.
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.
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 minister to me.
I will look for trustworthy people so I can live with them in the land. Only those who live innocent lives will be my servants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Myn iyen weren to the feithful men of erthe, that thei sitte with me; he that yede in a weie with out wem, mynystride to me.
My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.
I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisors, and only an honest person will serve as an official.
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.
My eyes will be on those of good faith in the land, so that they may be living in my house; he who is walking in the right way will be my servant.
I look to the faithful of the land, so that they can be my companions; those who live lives of integrity can be servants of mine.
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.
I will look throughout the land for those who can be trusted. Only such people can live with me. Only those who live pure lives can be my servants.
Mine eyes are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me;
Mine eyes shall be vpon the faithfull of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serue me.
My eyes will look with favor on the faithful in the land, so they may serve me. He who walks without blame will help me.
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.
Mine eyes shalbe vnto the faithfull of the lande, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfite way, he shall serue me.
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in a perfect way shall serve me.
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.
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.
(100-6) My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me.
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.
Myne eyes shalbe vpo such in the lande as haue a true meanyng, that they may sit with me: he that leadeth a perfect lyfe shall minister vnto me.
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.
My eyes favor the faithful of the landso that they may sit down with me.The one who follows the way of integritymay serve me.
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.
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.
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, so that they may dwell with me; he who walks in a perfect way shall serve me.
Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.
Myne eyes shal loke for soch as be faithfull in the londe, yt they maye dwell with me: and who so ledeth a godly life, shalbe my seruaunt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Mine: Psalms 15:4, Psalms 34:15, Psalms 119:63, Proverbs 28:28, Proverbs 29:2, Matthew 24:45, Luke 12:43, Luke 12:44, Romans 13:1-4
that they: John 12:26, John 14:3, John 17:24, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 21:3
in a perfect way: or, perfect in the way, Psalms 119:1-3, *marg. Philippians 3:12-15
Reciprocal: Leviticus 14:42 - General 2 Samuel 22:33 - perfect Nehemiah 4:16 - my servants Nehemiah 7:2 - a faithful man Psalms 101:2 - behave Proverbs 20:8 - General Proverbs 22:11 - that Proverbs 28:20 - faithful Acts 10:2 - with 2 Timothy 2:2 - faithful Titus 2:10 - showing
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land,.... To look them out, bring them to court, and promote them to places of honour and trust; such an one was David himself, and such there were in the land of Israel, though but few, and of which he complains, Psalms 12:1. Christ's eyes are upon faithful persons, on faithful ministers of the word, who preach the Gospel faithfully, administer the ordinances truly, are faithful to the souls of men in watching over them, reproving and exhorting them; his eyes are upon them to keep and preserve them, and to honour and reward them with a crown of life that fadeth not away; and his eyes are also on faithful members of churches, such who truly believe in him, who hold fast the faithful word, and keep close to his worship and ordinances; his eyes are upon them, to show favour to them, to bestow blessings upon them, and to protect and defend them, and preserve them from perishing:
that they may dwell with me; or, "sit with me" p; at his table, or at the council board, or in judgment, and assist him in the affairs of government: so such as are faithful shall dwell with Christ both here and hereafter; they dwell in him and with him by faith, and have communion with him; they dwell in his house below, and shall dwell with him above for evermore:
he that walketh in a perfect way; in God's way, in the way he has prescribed and directed, to what is perfect; in a way agreeable to his word, in all his commandments and ordinances, in Christ, the way, the truth, and the life:
and in the way of perfect men q, as it may be rendered; in the way that such walk; and though he does not walk perfectly, or without sin, yet sincerely and uprightly:
he shall serve me; be taken into my service, be employed by me, as a prime minister, a counsellor, a secretary of state, or in other lesser places under David. But, as it refers to Christ, it signifies that such an one shall be a servant of his, which is no small honour; for, where he is, there shall his servant be, John 12:26. The Targum is,
"he shall stand with my servants;''
in his house here, and at his right hand hereafter.
p לשבת "ad sedendum", Montanus; "ut sedeant", V. L. Gejerus. q בדרך תמים "in via integra vel integri", Michaelis.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land ... - I will look to them to be employed in my house, and in my service. The word rendered “faithful” means those who are worthy of belief or confidence. It does not “necessarily” mean those who are pious or religious - though it is often used to denote such persons, in reference to the principal trait in the character of the pious, that is, confidence or faith in God. The essential meaning here is, that he would seek those who were trustworthy; on whom he could place reliance; whose truth, fidelity, and honesty he could confide in. This would be most certainly found in those who are “faithful” to God, and who would then be “faithful” to lower obligations. Undoubtedly, also, it is desirable, on some accounts, to have only such in our employ, if such can be found. But we are not to regard this passage as teaching the doctrine, even by the example of the psalmist, that we are to employ no persons but such as are truly religious. There are others who will be found faithful, honest, and reliable; and they have such a claim to our confidence as to impose on us a moral obligation to show them that confidence - so far, at least, that we shall not, by any act of ours, declare them not worthy of trust because they are not religious. Besides, it may be desirable, on many accounts, that persons who are not religious should be brought under the influence of religion in pious families, and enjoy the advantages which may be connected with a religious household. In seeking our own interest, and what will be for our own welfare and happiness, we should not be unmindful of what may be for the good of others. Religion may extend itself much in the world by thus bringing into the service of religious households those who may, by example, instruction, and prayer, be led to the possession and practice of true religion.
He that walketh in a perfect way ... - Margin, “perfect in the way.” The translation in the text is the more correct. The phrase means an upright man; a man of integrity. It does not necessarily imply that he is absolutely holy, or free from all sin, but that he is upright, consistent, honest: a man whose moral character is developed in proper proportions, or is such that it may be relied on. See the notes at Job 1:1.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 101:6. Mine eyes — My approbation.
Upon the faithful — The humble, upright followers of God.
That they may dwell with me — Be my confidants and privy counsellors. No irreligious or wicked man, whatever his abilities may be, shall be countenanced or supported by me. I will purify my court from the base, the irreligious, the avaricious, the venal, the profligate, and the wicked.
He that walketh in a perfect way — He that is truly religious.
He shall serve me. — Shall be my prime minister, and the chief officer in my army, and over my finances.
