Psalms 16:3 kjv — But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, 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."

— Psalms 16:3, King James Version

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Psalms 16 — Context

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 lot.

6

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

Psalms 16:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 16:3 say?
Psalms 16:3 in the King James Version reads: “But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.”
Where is Psalms 16:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 16:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 16:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 16:3 in?
Psalms 16:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 16:3?
Psalms 16:3 reads (KJV): “But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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