Psalms 101:6

“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, etc.] To look them out, bring them to court, and promote them to places of honour and trust; such an one was David himself, and such there were in the land of Israel, though but few, and of which he complains, (<191201>Psalm 12:1). Christ’s eyes are upon faithful persons, on faithful ministers of the word, who preach the Gospel faithfully, administer the ordinances truly, are faithful to the souls of men in watching over them, reproving and exhorting them; his eyes are upon them to keep and preserve them, and to honour and reward them with a crown of life that fadeth not away; and his eyes are also on faithful members of churches, such who…”

“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land ... - I will look to them to be employed in my house, and in my service. The word rendered “faithful” means those who are worthy of belief or confidence. It does not “necessarily” mean those who are pious or religious - though it is often used to denote such persons, in reference to the principal trait in the character of the pious, that is, confidence or faith in God. The essential meaning here is, that he would seek those who were trustworthy; on whom he could place reliance; whose truth, fidelity, and honesty he could confide in. This would be most certainly found in those who are “faithful” to God, and who would then be “faithful” to lower…”

“101:6 The psalmist surrounds himself with people who are also committed to integrity (101:2).”

“Mine: Psa 15:4, Psa 34:15, Psa 119:63; Pro 28:28, Pro 29:2; Mat 24:45; Luk 12:43, Luk 12:44; Rom 13:1-4 that they: Joh 12:26, Joh 14:3, Joh 17:24; Rev 3:20, Rev 3:21, Rev 21:3 in a perfect way: or, perfect in the way, Psa 119:1-3 \*marg. Phi 3:12-15 Psalms 101:7”