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Berean Standard Bible

“As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.”

Psalms 16:3

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Psalm 16 is a psalm of David about taking refuge in God, finding joy in his presence and trusting him with the future. It contains the verse Peter later applies to Christ's resurrection.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Sino á los santos que están en la tierra, y á los íntegros: toda mi afición en ellos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mis verdaderos héroes son la gente santa del país. ¡Ellos son la gente que verdaderamente me agrada!

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