Psalms 16:8 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“I have set the LORD always before me: because {he is} at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”

Psalms 16:8

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The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant {places}; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

I have set the LORD always before me: because {he is} at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. {rest...: Heb. dwell confidently}

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

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Psalms 16:1

"[Michtam of David.] Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. {Michtam: or, A golden Psalm}"

Psalms 16:2

"{O my soul}, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou {art} my Lord: my goodness {extendeth} not to thee;"

Psalms 16:3

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

Psalms 16:4

"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. {hasten...: or, give gifts to another}"

Psalms 16:5

"The LORD {is} the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. {of mine...: Heb. of my part}"

Psalms 16:6

"The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant {places}; yea, I have a goodly heritage."

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