Psalm 16:3

New International Reader's Version

I say about God’s people who live in our land, “They are the noble ones. I take great delight in them.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:41

“Lord God, rise up and come to your resting place. Come in together with the ark. It’s the sign of your power. Lord God, may your priests put on salvation as if it were their clothes. May your faithful people be glad because you are so good.

Psalm 101:6

I will look with favor on the faithful people in the land. They will live with me. Those whose lives are without blame will serve me.

Psalm 116:15

The Lord pays special attention when his faithful people die.

Psalm 119:63

I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules.

Psalm 122:8

I’m concerned for my family and friends. So I say to Jerusalem, “May you enjoy peace.”

Psalm 30:4

Sing the praises of the Lord, you who are faithful to him. Praise him, because his name is holy.

Proverbs 12:26

Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm.

Proverbs 8:31

His whole world filled me with joy. I took delight in all human beings.

Song of Solomon 7:10

“I belong to you, my love. And you long for me.

Isaiah 62:4

People will not call you Deserted anymore. They will no longer name your land Empty. Instead, you will be called One the Lord Delights In. Your land will be named Married One. That’s because the Lord will take delight in you. And your land will be married.

Malachi 3:17

“The day is coming when I will judge,” says the Lord who rules over all. “On that day they will be my special treasure. I will spare them just as a father loves and spares his son who serves him.

Acts 9:13

“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I’ve heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to your holy people in Jerusalem.

Galatians 6:10

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.

Ephesians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.