Psalm 16:3

Old Testament • 4 words with Strong's data

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

But to the

חָסִיד

châçîyd

H2623

properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)

96 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
that are in the

אֶרֶץ

ʼerets

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

987 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
and to the

יַתִּיר

yattîyr

H3493

preeminent; as an adverb, very

34 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
in whom is all my

חָפֵץ

châphêts

H2654

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

51 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →

Key Terms in This Verse

excellent H3493

יַתִּיר yattîyr

preeminent; as an adverb, very

Study H3493 →
delight H2654

חָפֵץ châphêts

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

Study H2654 →
saints H2623

חָסִיד châçîyd

properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)

Study H2623 →
earth H776

אֶרֶץ ʼerets

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Study H776 →

Cross References

Proverbs 12:26 cross-reference

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Hebrews 6:10 cross-reference

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Proverbs 13:20 cross-reference

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

2 Chronicles 6:41 cross-reference

Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

Acts 9:13 cross-reference

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

Malachi 3:17 cross-reference

And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

Isaiah 62:4 cross-reference

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall ...

Psalm 101:6 cross-reference

Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

Psalm 30:4 cross-reference

Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Proverbs 8:31 cross-reference

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

Psalm 119:63 cross-reference

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Psalm 116:15 cross-reference

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Titus 3:8 cross-reference

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto ...

Galatians 6:10 cross-reference

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 1:1 cross-reference

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Song of Solomon 7:10 cross-reference

I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.

Related Passages

Welcome to LOGOS Study

Your complete Bible study toolkit