Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
Verse Takeaways
1
Love God by Loving His People
Commentators agree that since our goodness cannot directly benefit the all-sufficient God, we show our love for Him by serving His people. David's delight in the 'saints' shows that caring for fellow believers is a primary, tangible way we express our devotion and gratitude to God.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Psalms
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
6
18th Century
Presbyterian
But to the saints that are in the earth - This verse has also been interpreted very differently. Our translators seem to have under…
19th Century
Baptist
O my soul, you have said to the LORD, You are my Lord: my goodness does not extend to You; but to the saints who are in the earth, and to the e…
16th Century
Protestant
Unto the saints who are on the earth. Almost all are agreed in understanding this passage as if David, after the sentence we have just bee…
Your support helps us maintain this resource for everyone
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[But] to the saints that [are] in the earth Who are sanctified or set apart by God the Father in election; whose sin…
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…
