Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

As for the saints who are in the earth,
They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

As for the holy people who are in the land,
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.

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.

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Context Readings

Confidence In The Lord

2
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”
3 
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.
4
The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry];
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

Cross References

Psalm 119:63


I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.

2 Chronicles 6:41

“Now then arise, O Lord God, [and come] to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength and power. Let Your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation and let Your godly ones rejoice in [Your] goodness.

Psalm 30:4


Sing to the Lord, O you His godly ones,
And give thanks at the mention of His holy name.

Psalm 101:6


My eyes will be on the faithful (honorable) of the land, that they may dwell with me;
He who walks blamelessly is the one who will minister to and serve me.

Psalm 116:15


Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them].

Proverbs 8:31


Rejoicing in the world, His inhabited earth,
And having my delight in the sons of men.

Proverbs 12:26


The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 13:20


He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.

Song of Songs 4:1-7

(The Bridegroom)“How fair and beautiful you are, my darling,
How very beautiful!
Your eyes behind your veil are like those of a dove;
Your hair is like [the shimmering black fleece of] a flock of [Arabian] goats
That have descended from Mount Gilead [beyond the Jordan].

Song of Songs 7:10

(The Shulammite Bride)“It goes down smoothly and sweetly for my beloved,
Gliding gently over his lips while he sleeps.
“I am my beloved’s,
And his desire is for me.

Isaiah 62:4


It will no longer be said of you [Judah], “Azubah (Abandoned),”
Nor will it any longer be said of your land, “Shemamah (Desolate)”;
But you will be called, “Hephzibah (My Delight is in Her),”
And your land, “Married”;
For the Lord delights in you,
And to Him your land will be married [owned and protected by the Lord].

Malachi 3:17

“They will be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on that day when I publicly recognize them and openly declare them to be My own possession [that is, My very special treasure]. And I will have compassion on them and spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.”

Acts 9:13

But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, especially how much suffering and evil he has brought on Your saints (God’s people) at Jerusalem;

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice],

To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 5:25-27

Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

1 John 3:14-17

We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death.

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