Parallel Verses
NET Bible
As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Holman Bible
they are the noble ones.
All my delight is in them.
International Standard Version
As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.
A Conservative Version
As for the sanctified who are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
American Standard Version
As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
Amplified
As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land,
They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
Bible in Basic English
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.
Darby Translation
To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight.
Julia Smith Translation
To the holy ones that are upon the earth, they and the mighty ones, all my delight is in them.
King James 2000
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the noble, in whom is all my delight.
Lexham Expanded Bible
With regard to [the] saints who [are] in the land, they [are the] noble ones in [whom is] all my desire.
Modern King James verseion
As to the saints in the earth, they are the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
All my delight is upon the saints that are in the earth, and upon such as excel in virtue.
New Heart English Bible
As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
The Emphasized Bible
It belongeth unto the holy ones, whom, in his own land, Yahweh, ennobleth, In whom is all his delight
Webster
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
World English Bible
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
Youngs Literal Translation
For the holy ones who are in the land, And the honourable, all my delight is in them.
Themes
Affections » Should be set upon the people of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Communion of saints » Delight of
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are the excellent of the earth
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 16:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Confidence In The Lord
2 I say to the Lord, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being." 3 As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much -- 4 their 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.
Cross References
Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
2 Chronicles 6:41
Now 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!
Psalm 30:4
Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.
Psalm 101:6
I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.
Psalm 116:15
The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
Proverbs 8:31
rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and delighting in its people.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 13:20
The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Song of Songs 4:1-7
The Lover to His Beloved: Oh, you are beautiful, my darling! Oh, you are beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are like doves. Your hair is like a flock of female goats descending from Mount Gilead.
Song of Songs 7:10
The Beloved about Her Lover: I am my beloved's, and he desires me!
Isaiah 62:4
You 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.
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.
Acts 9:13
But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,
Galatians 6:10
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
Ephesians 1:1
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
Hebrews 6:10
For 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.
1 John 3:14-17
We 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.