Psalms 16
1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Common Questions About Psalms 16
What does David declare about his security in Psalm 16?
David says the Lord is his chosen portion and cup, his lot is secure, and he has no good apart from God, delighting in the godly people around him.
How is Psalm 16 used regarding the resurrection?
Peter and Paul both quote Psalm 16:10 ('you will not abandon my soul to Sheol') in Acts as a prophecy fulfilled in Christ's resurrection, since David himself died and was buried.
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Questions to Think About
- What would it mean for God alone to be your 'chosen portion,' above possessions or achievements?
- How does Christ's resurrection, foreshadowed here, shape your hope for your own future?
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