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Psalm 101:6
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.
4A perverse heart will be far from me. I will have nothing to do with evil.
5I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won’t tolerate one who is arrogant and conceited.
6My 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.
7He who practices deceit won’t dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood won’t be established before my eyes.
8Morning by morning, I will destroy all the wicked of the land, to cut off all the workers of iniquity from the LORD’s city.
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The king’s eyes seek faithful people for his household, drawing attention to the character of those you welcome close and trust with responsibility.
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Psalm 119:1ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s law.Both describe upright conduct as a way to walk; Psalm 119 names the LORD’s law as the standard.
Luke 12:43–44Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes.Both value a servant’s conduct: the king seeks upright servants, and Jesus describes a servant blessed when found doing his task.
Psalm 119:63I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.Both make faithfulness a basis for close company, whether in the king’s household or in friendship with those who observe God’s precepts.
Revelation 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 …Both speak of dwelling together, though the psalm concerns a king’s household and Revelation announces God dwelling with his people.
John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.Both link service with shared presence: the king welcomes faithful servants, and Jesus says his servant will be where he is.
Romans 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.The connection is limited to authority: the psalm concerns a ruler’s choice of servants, while Romans addresses submission to authorities ordained by God.
Philippians 3:12–15Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.Both speak of perfection, though the psalm describes the servant sought and Paul says he has not yet reached it.
Matthew 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?Both connect faithfulness with household service, where a servant’s character matters for the responsibility entrusted to him.
Proverbs 29:2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.Both concern righteousness in public life: the king seeks faithful servants, and Proverbs describes the people’s joy when the righteous thrive.
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 …Both express a desire for others to share the speaker’s presence: the king seeks faithful companions, and Jesus asks for those given him.
Proverbs 28:20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.Both regard faithfulness as worthy of favor: the king welcomes faithful people, and Proverbs describes a faithful man as rich with blessings.
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The king resolves to make room for faithful people. In his household, a person’s conduct is to shape the trust and responsibility they receive.
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