Psalms 101:6
What does Psalms 101:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 101:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Mine 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Mine 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Mine 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Through the voice of my groaning, my bone hath cleaved to my flesh.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Mine 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.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
- Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
- Luke 12:43
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
- Psalms 119:63
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
- Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
- Romans 13:1
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
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