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Psalms 16:3
3I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”
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.
- 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.”
- New Living Translation (NLT)The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
Context of Psalms 16:3
1Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.” 4Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips. 5Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
Read all of Psalms 16Psalms 16:3 word by word
לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־חֶפְצִי־בָֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 16:3
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
- Hebrews 6:10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
- Isaiah 30:4Though they have officials in Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,
- Psalms 116:15Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
- 2 Chronicles 6:41“Now arise, Lord God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, Lord God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.
- Acts 9:13“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem.
- Ephesians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
- Proverbs 12:26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- Malachi 3:17“On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him.
- Psalms 119:63I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
- Proverbs 8:21bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
- Proverbs 13:20Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
- Isaiah 62:4No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married.
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone 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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