God’s Word Translation
Psalms 16:3
3Those who lead holy lives on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.
Psalms 16:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
- New International Version (NIV)I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.
- New King James Version (NKJV)As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.”
Context of Psalms 16:3
1Protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you. 2I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Without you, I have nothing good.” Those who lead holy lives on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy. 4Those who quickly chase after other gods multiply their sorrows. I will not pour out their sacrificial offerings of blood or use my lips to speak their names. 5The Lord is my inheritance and my cup. You are the one who determines my destiny.
Read all of Psalms 16Psalms 16:3 word by word
לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־חֶפְצִי־בָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 16:3
- Galatians 6:10Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.
- Hebrews 6:10God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them.
- Isaiah 30:4Although Pharaoh’s officials are in Zoan and his messengers have reached Hanes,
- Psalms 116:15Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones.
- 2 Chronicles 6:41“Now arise, and come to your resting place, Lord God— you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, Lord God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good.
- Acts 9:13Ananias replied, “Lord, I’ve heard a lot of people tell about the many evil things this man has done to your people in Jerusalem.
- Ephesians 1:1From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will. To God’s holy and faithful people who are united with Christ in the city of Ephesus.
- Proverbs 12:26A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray.
- Malachi 3:17“They will be mine,” says the Lord of Armies. “On that day I will make them my special possession. I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
- Psalms 119:63I am a friend to everyone who fears you and to everyone who follows your guiding principles.
- Proverbs 8:21to give an inheritance to those who love me and to fill their treasuries.
- Proverbs 13:20Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer.
- Isaiah 62:4You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will no longer be called Destroyed. But you will be named My Delight, and your land will be named Married. The Lord is delighted with you, and your land will be married.
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love other believers. The person who doesn’t grow in love remains in death.
Commentaries on Psalms 16:3
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3But to the saints that are in the earth - This verse also has been very variously rendered. Our translators seem to have understood it, in connection with the previous verse, as meaning that his “goodness,” or piety, was not of so pure and elevated a character that it could in any way extend to God so as to benefit him, but that it “might” be of service to the saints on earth, and that so, by benefiting them, he might show his attachment to God himself…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-11In this psalm of confidence, the poet quickly transitions from a brief request (Psalm 16:1) to expressions of deep commitment to God and his people (Psalm 16:2–6). The psalm concludes with confident praise (Psalm 16:7–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. saints--or, persons consecrated to God, set apart from others to His service. in the earth--that is, land of Palestine, the residence of God's chosen people--figuratively for the Church. excellent--or, "nobles," distinguished for moral excellence.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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