Psalm 101:6

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

My eyes are on the faithful ones of the land, to dwell with me; the one walking in the way of integrity, he shall minister to me.

Latin

Oculi mei ad fideles terræ, ut sedeant mecum; ambulans in via immaculata, hic mihi ministrabat.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Psalms 101:6

The psalmist surrounds himself with people who are also committed to integrity (Psalm 101:2).

Psalms 101:1–8

This song of praise expresses a commitment to live with integrity and to avoid evil. Jesus meets this ideal.

Theme notes and profiles

David Royal Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
Luke 12:43–44
Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
Psalm 119:1–3
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.
John 12:26
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Romans 13:1–4
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
Philippians 3:12–15
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of Avoiding: David Faithfulness: Associate with Those Who Exhibit Fellowship: Those Who Avoided Fellowship with the Wicked: David Masters: should Select Faithful Servants Servants: Characteristics of Wicked Servants: Deceit Titles and Names of Saints: Faithful of the Land

Psalm 101:6

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