Parallel Verses
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.
NET Bible
As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --
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 said to Jehovah: You are Jehovah my God. Without you, I have nothing good.
3
Cross References
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all those who reverence you and keep your precepts.
2 Chronicles 6:41
Now arise, and come to your resting place, Jehovah our God, you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, Jehovah God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good.
Psalm 30:4
Sing praise to Jehovah, you his godly ones, and give thanks to his holy name.
Psalm 101:6
My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his godly (holy) ones.
Proverbs 8:31
I rejoiced in the inhabited earth. My delights were with the sons of men.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor. The way of the wicked leads others astray.
Proverbs 13:20
The one who walks with wise men will be wise. A companion of fools will be destroyed.
Song of Songs 4:1-7
(The Beloved) You are beautiful my love, you are beautiful. Your eyes behind your veil are like doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead.
Song of Songs 7:10
I belong to my beloved. His desire is toward me.
Isaiah 62:4
You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will no longer be called Destroyed. You will be named My Delight. Your land will be named Married (owned as a wife). Jehovah is delighted with you, and your land will be married.
Malachi 3:17
They will be my people, said Jehovah of Hosts. On the day when I act, they will be mine (my special treasure) (my jewels). I will show them compassion just as parents show compassion to the children who serve them.
Acts 9:13
Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your holy ones at Jerusalem.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the holy ones who are at Ephesus and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved the congregation and gave himself up for it.
Titus 3:8
Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.
1 John 3:14-17
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death.