Psalm 101:6
ESV
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.
NIV
My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me.
NASB
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.
CSB
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.
NLT
I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.
KJV
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.
NKJV
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.
What does Psalm 101:6 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 101, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 101:3–8 is a promise from David about how he will rule as a godly king. This includes rooting out corruption, evil, lies and deception. David will only take advice and service from the righteous. This approach will begin in his own home and extend to the entire nation. David intends to pursue this plan of godliness every day.
David praises the Lord for loyal love and just rule. What follows is David's promise to rule Israel with justice, integrity, and righteousness. This begins in David's own home and extends to the nation. David will keep himself from all evil, including in his counselors. He will work to drive all corruption, evil, arrogance, and ungodliness from the land. This will be a daily effort.
