Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
The excellent
In whom
General references
Bible References
The excellent
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Malachi 3:17
“They will be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on that day when I publicly recognize them and openly declare them to be My own possession [that is, My very special treasure]. And I will have compassion on them and spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.”
In whom
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
Proverbs 8:31
Rejoicing in the world, His inhabited earth,
And having my delight in the sons of men.
Rejoicing in the world, His inhabited earth,
And having my delight in the sons of men.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Song of Songs 7:10
(The Shulammite Bride)“It goes down smoothly and sweetly for my beloved,
Gliding gently over his lips while he sleeps.
“I am my beloved’s,
And his desire is for me.
Gliding gently over his lips while he sleeps.
“I am my beloved’s,
And his desire is for me.
Isaiah 62:4
It will no longer be said of you [Judah], “Azubah (Abandoned),”
Nor will it any longer be said of your land, “Shemamah (Desolate)”;
But you will be called, “Hephzibah (My Delight is in Her),”
And your land, “Married”;
For the Lord delights in you,
And to Him your land will be married [owned and protected by the Lord].
It will no longer be said of you [Judah], “Azubah (Abandoned),”
Nor will it any longer be said of your land, “Shemamah (Desolate)”;
But you will be called, “Hephzibah (My Delight is in Her),”
And your land, “
For the Lord delights in you,
And to Him your land will be married [owned and protected by the Lord].
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death.
General references
Psalm 122:8
For the sake of my brothers and my friends,
I will now say, “May peace be within you.”
For the sake of my brothers and my friends,
I will now say, “May peace be within you.”
Luke 17:10 So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’”