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Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/101.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/101.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/101.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Mine eyes <i>shall be</i> upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/101.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My eyes <i>shall be</i> on the faithful of the land, That they may dwell with me; He who walks in a perfect way, He shall serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/101.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/101.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/101.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/101.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/101.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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 <i>and</i> serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/101.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land so that they may sit down with me. The one who follows the way of integrity may serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/101.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land so that they may sit down with me. The one who follows the way of integrity may serve me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/101.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/101.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisors; only an honest person will serve as an official. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/101.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/101.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/101.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/101.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/101.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/101.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/101.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/101.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/101.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/101.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes are on the faithful of the land, "" To dwell with me, "" Whoever is walking in a perfect way, he serves me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/101.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/101.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Mine eyes are upon the faithful of the earth, to dwell with me: he walking in a blameless way, he shall serve me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/101.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/101.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 100:6>My eyes looked toward the faithful of the earth, to sit with me. The one walking in the immaculate way, this one ministered to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/101.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I look to the faithful of the land to sit at my side. Whoever follows the way of integrity is the one to enter my service. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/101.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/101.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/101.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My eyes are with the faithful of the Earth, for they will dwell with me; he that walks in the way without defect will serve me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/101.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine eyes are upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He that walketh in a way of integrity, he shall minister unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/101.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Mine eyes <i>shall be</i> upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walked in a perfect way, the same ministered to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/101-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12440" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/101.htm">I will Set No Worthless Thing Before My Eyes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">My eyes favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: bə·ne·’em·nê- (Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To confirm, support. ">the faithful</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lā·še·ḇeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">that they may dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">with me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">he who walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: tā·mîm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">of integrity</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: yə·šā·rə·ṯê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">shall minister to me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21</a></span><br />For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></span><br />He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25</a></span><br />To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37</a></span><br />Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">2 Samuel 22:26</a></span><br />To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a></span><br />Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-46</a></span><br />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? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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 serve me.</p><p class="hdg">mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a></b></br> In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. <i>He that</i> sweareth to <i>his own</i> hurt, and changeth not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></b></br> The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> upon the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> unto their cry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> a companion of all <i>them</i> that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.</p><p class="hdg">that they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-26.htm">John 12:26</a></b></br> If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will <i>my</i> Father honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a></b></br> And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, <i>there</i> ye may be also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24</a></b></br> Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.</p><p class="hdg">in a perfect way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-3</a></b></br> ALEPH. Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12-15</a></b></br> Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/98-7.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-22.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/91-6.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/91-6.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/106-12.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/102-22.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/psalms/102-23.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 101</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/101-1.htm">David makes a vow and profession of godliness.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/101.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/101.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>My eyes favor the faithful of the land</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and loyalty to God. In biblical times, the "faithful of the land" referred to those who adhered to God's covenant and commandments. The psalmist, traditionally King David, expresses a desire to surround himself with those who are committed to righteousness. This reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Proverbs 2:8</a>, where God guards the paths of justice and preserves the way of His saints. The "eyes" symbolize God's watchful care and approval, suggesting divine favor and blessing upon those who remain steadfast in their faith.<p><b>that they may dwell with me</b><br>The concept of dwelling implies a close, personal relationship and fellowship. In ancient Israel, to dwell with someone was to share in their life and community. This phrase indicates the psalmist's intention to create a community or court of individuals who are devoted to God. It echoes the covenantal promise found in <a href="/leviticus/26-11.htm">Leviticus 26:11-12</a>, where God promises to set His dwelling among His people. This also foreshadows the New Testament idea of believers being the temple of the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>, where God dwells within His people.<p><b>he who walks in the way of integrity</b><br>Walking in integrity involves living a life that is consistent with God's laws and moral principles. In the Hebrew context, "walking" is often used metaphorically to describe one's conduct or way of life. Integrity is a key theme throughout the Bible, as seen in <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a>, where Job is described as a man of integrity despite his trials. This phrase underscores the importance of moral uprightness and ethical behavior, which are essential qualities for those who serve in positions of leadership or influence.<p><b>shall minister to me</b><br>To minister means to serve or attend to someone, often in a religious or official capacity. In the context of a king like David, those who ministered to him would have been his advisors, officials, and servants who played crucial roles in the administration of his kingdom. This phrase highlights the expectation that those in service to the king must be individuals of integrity and faithfulness. It also points to the broader biblical theme of servant leadership, as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, as stated in <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/101.htm">Psalm 101</a>, David is expressing his commitment to righteousness and integrity in his reign as king.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithful_of_the_land.htm">The Faithful of the Land</a></b><br>Refers to those who are loyal and devoted to God, living lives of integrity and righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_way_of_integrity.htm">The Way of Integrity</a></b><br>Represents a lifestyle characterized by honesty, moral uprightness, and adherence to God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Integrity is a key characteristic for those who wish to serve and dwell with God. It involves consistency in moral and ethical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_watchful_eye.htm">God's Watchful Eye</a></b><br>God actively seeks those who are faithful and live with integrity. This should encourage believers to strive for righteousness in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_the_faithful.htm">Community of the Faithful</a></b><br>Surrounding oneself with others who are committed to integrity can strengthen one's own walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_integrity.htm">Leadership and Integrity</a></b><br>Leaders, like David, are called to model integrity, influencing those they lead to pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dwelling_with_god.htm">Dwelling with God</a></b><br>Living a life of integrity is not just about personal morality but is a prerequisite for a close relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_101.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 101</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_secrets_biblical.htm">Is keeping secrets aligned with biblical teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_43_3_conflict_with_science.htm">Does Psalm 43:3's mention of 'light and truth' conflict with modern scientific definitions of these concepts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_101_1_align_with_david's_sins.htm">How does Psalm 101:1's theme of justice reconcile with David's own moral failures as recorded in other parts of the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_true_spiritual_union.htm">What is the true nature of spiritual union and knowledge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/101.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "my favour shall be shown to them; I will give them help and encouragement." <span class="cmt_word">That they may dwell with me;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "frequent my court," either as officials or as simple courtiers. <span class="cmt_word">He that walketh in a perfect way</span> (see the comment on ver. 2). <span class="cmt_word">He shall serve me;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "shall be promoted to office under my government." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/101-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My eyes [will be]</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינַ֤י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the faithful</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֶֽאֶמְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ne·’em·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confirm, support</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶרֶץ֮</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that they may dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשֶׁ֪בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·še·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me;</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּ֫דִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who walks</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹ֭לֵךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the way</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of integrity</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall minister to me.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרְתֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rə·ṯê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> </span><span class="str2">To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 101:6 My eyes will be on the faithful (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 101:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 101:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/101-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 101:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 101:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>