Deuteronomy 11:12
A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.

Jeremiah 3:19
But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.

Ezekiel 20:6
In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands:

excellency

Psalm 16:3
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

Isaiah 60:15
Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.

Amos 6:8
The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

whom

Deuteronomy 7:6-8
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth…

Deuteronomy 33:3
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.

Hosea 14:4
I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.

the pride of Jacob
The "pride of Jacob" refers to the land of Israel, which was a source of national pride and identity for the Israelites. Jacob, also known as Israel, is the patriarch whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. This phrase highlights the special status and favor that God bestowed upon Israel as His chosen people. The land itself was a tangible sign of God's promise and faithfulness. In a broader sense, this can be seen as a type of the spiritual inheritance and identity that believers have in Christ, who is the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.

whom He loves
This phrase underscores the deep, covenantal love that God has for His people. The love of God for Israel is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:7-8, where God's choice of Israel is based on His love and faithfulness to His promises. This love is unconditional and enduring, serving as a foundation for the relationship between God and His people. In the New Testament, this love is extended to all believers through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 3:16, where God's love for the world is demonstrated through the giving of His Son.

Selah
The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the significance of God's sovereignty, the inheritance He provides, and His enduring love. This pause encourages deeper contemplation of the divine truths expressed in the verse, allowing the believer to internalize and respond to God's promises and love.