New English Translation
Psalms 16:3
3As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –
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, for I have taken shelter in you. 2I say to the Lord, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.” As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much – 4their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods. 5Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
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לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־חֶפְצִי־בָֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 16:3
- Galatians 6:10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
- Isaiah 30:4Though his officials are in Zoan and his messengers arrive at Hanes,
- Psalms 116:15The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
- 2 Chronicles 6:41Now ascend, O Lord God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! May your priests, O Lord God, experience your deliverance! May your loyal followers rejoice in the prosperity you give!
- Acts 9:13But Ananias replied, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,
- Ephesians 1:1From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
- Proverbs 12:26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- Malachi 3:17“They will belong to me,” says the Lord who rules over all, “in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.
- Psalms 119:63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
- Proverbs 8:21that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.
- Proverbs 13:20The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- Isaiah 62:4You will no longer be called, “Abandoned,” and your land will no longer be called “Desolate.” Indeed, you will be called “My Delight is in Her,” and your land “Married.” For the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married to him.
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have crossed over from death to life because we love our fellow Christians. 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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