New American Standard Bible 2020
Psalms 16:3
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, God, for I take refuge in You. 2I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.” As for the saints who are on the earth, They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them. 4The pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips. 5The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot.
Read all of Psalms 16Psalms 16:3 word by word
לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־חֶפְצִי־בָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 16:3
- Galatians 6:10So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints.
- Isaiah 30:4For their officials are at Zoan And their ambassadors arrive at Hanes.
- Psalms 116:15Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones.
- 2 Chronicles 6:41“Now then arise, Lord God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might; let Your priests, Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let Your godly ones rejoice in what is good.
- Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints in Jerusalem;
- Ephesians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
- Proverbs 12:26The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- Malachi 3:17“And they will be Mine,” says the Lord of armies, “on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will have compassion for them just as a man has compassion for his own son who serves him.”
- Psalms 119:63I am a companion to all those who fear You, And to those who keep Your precepts.
- Proverbs 8:21To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.
- Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.
- Isaiah 62:4It will no longer be said to you, “Forsaken,” Nor to your land will it any longer be said, “Desolate”; But you will be called, “My delight is in her,” And your land, “Married”; For the Lord delights in you, And to Him your land will be married.
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers and sisters. The one who does not 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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