Psalm 16:3

Translations

Modern

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

Traditional

But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

Literal

As for the holy ones who are in the land, they and the excellent ones, all my delight is in them.

Latin

Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.

Original

Hebrew

English

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

Notes

Psalms 16:1–11

In 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).

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

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