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Psalms 101:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will look for faithful people in the land, so they can live with me. Anyone who lives with integrity will be able to serve me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying he will choose trustworthy, righteous people to be close to him and serve in his household.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 101 is attributed to King David and reflects his aspirations as a ruler to maintain justice and integrity in his kingdom, likely during his reign over Israel. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, kings like David needed to surround themselves with trustworthy advisors to ensure stability and righteousness in governance. This verse specifically shows David's commitment to associating only with the faithful and upright individuals in his court.

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