Psalms 16:3
But to the Saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent: all my delite is in them.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
In Context
2O my soule, thou hast sayd vnto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my weldoing extendeth not to thee,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:41Nowe therefore arise, O Lord God, to come into thy rest, thou, and the Arke of thy strength: O Lord God, let thy Priestes be clothed with saluation, and let thy Saints reioyce in goodnesse.
Psalms 101:6Mine eyes shalbe vnto the faithfull of the lande, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfite way, he shall serue me.
Psalms 119:63I am companion of all them that feare thee, and keepe thy precepts.
Proverbs 8:31And tooke my solace in the compasse of his earth: and my delite is with the children of men.
Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with the wise, shalbe wise: but a companion of fooles shalbe afflicted.
Song of Solomon 7:10I am my welbeloueds, and his desire is toward mee.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 16:2-8
Believing Confidence; Consecration to God. 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord , Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my… Read the whole commentary →