Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer. 6 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. 7 He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight.
Cross References
Psalm 15:4
In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not;
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry;
Psalm 119:1-3
ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah.
Psalm 119:63
I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep 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 increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and prudent bondman whom his lord has set over his household, to give them food in season?
Luke 12:43-44
Blessed is that bondman whom his lord on coming shall find doing thus;
John 12:26
If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall be my servant. And if any one serve me, him shall the Father honour.
John 14:3
and if I go and shall prepare you a place, I am coming again and shall receive you to myself, that where I am ye also may be.
John 17:24
Father, as to those whom thou hast given me, I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Romans 13:1-4
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already obtained the prize, or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession of it, seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ Jesus.
Revelation 3:20-21
Behold, I stand at the door and am knocking; if any one hear my voice and open the door, I will come in unto him and sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice out of the heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall tabernacle with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, their God.