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.
Parallel translations
- 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.
- BSB 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- NLT I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.
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Quick answer
David looks to the faithful of the land to dwell with him and serve him. He surrounds himself with people of integrity.
Overview
The king chooses companions and servants from among the trustworthy and upright. The character of those near a leader shapes the character of his rule. This anticipates Christ, the King who gathers a faithful people to dwell with Him and serve Him forever.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- Ps 119:63I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.
- Luke 12:43–44Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes.
- Rev 21:3I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
- John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
- Rom 13:1–4Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
- Ps 119:1–3ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
- John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
- Matt 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
- Phil 3:12–15Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
- Ps 15:4In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change;
- Ps 34:15Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.
- Prov 29:2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- Prov 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
- John 14:3If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.
- Rev 3:20–21Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.
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