Psalm 16:3

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

Cross-reference

Psalm 119:63 Related theme

Psalm 119:63 declares companionship with those who fear God, mirroring David's delight in the saints.

Psalm 15:4 Parallel

Psalm 15:4 honors those who fear the Lord — directly parallels the psalmist's delight in the saints as excellent ones.

Psalm 122:8 Related theme

Psalm 122:8 prays for peace for brothers and companions — parallels the psalmist's care for the saints as beloved community.

Psalm 30:4 Related theme

Psalm 30:4 calls the faithful to praise the LORD, while Psalm 16:3 expresses the psalmist's delight in those same faithful ones.

Psalm 116:15 Related theme

Psalm 116:15 affirms the value of the faithful even in death, echoing the psalmist's delight in the saints in Psalm 16:3.

John 13:34 Parallel

John 13:34 commands love for one another, echoing David's delight in the saints. Both emphasize valuing fellow believers.

Ephesians 1:1 addresses 'saints' in Christ, expanding the OT concept of God's holy people to include all believers.

1 John 3:14-17 commands love for brothers, echoing the psalmist's delight in the saints as evidence of true faith.

Proverbs 13:20 advises walking with the wise, aligning with David's choice to delight in the saints.

Malachi 3:16 Related theme

Malachi 3:16 describes those who fear the Lord being remembered—parallel to valuing the saints. Both highlight God's regard for the righteous.

Malachi 3:17 Related theme

Malachi 3:17 calls God's people His treasured possession, paralleling David's delight in the saints as excellent ones.

Galatians 6:10 Related theme

Galatians 6:10 emphasizes doing good especially to fellow believers, aligning with the psalmist's delight in the saints.

In Ephesians 1:15, Paul commends love for all saints, echoing David's delight in the saints here. Both emphasize valuing God's holy people.

In Philemon 1:5, Paul hears of love for all saints, mirroring David's delight in the saints here. Both highlight affection for God's people.

Hebrews 6:10 Related theme

Hebrews 6:10 assures God remembers service to his people, reflecting the psalmist's high regard for the saints.