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Psalms Chapter 16 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 16 (JPS)
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1 Michtam of David. Keep me, O G-d; for I have taken refuge in Thee.

2 I have said unto HaShem: 'Thou art my L-rd; I have no good but in Thee';

3 As for the holy that are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.

4 Let the idols of them be multiplied that make suit unto another; their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names upon my lips.

5 O HaShem, 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 HaShem, who hath given me counsel; yea, in the night seasons my reins instruct me.

8 I have set HaShem always before me; surely He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also dwelleth in safety;

10 For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to the nether-world; neither wilt Thou suffer Thy godly one to see the pit.

11 Thou makest me to know the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy, in Thy right hand bliss for evermore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the psalmist call God in Psalms 16?
He calls the LORD 'the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup' (v.5), saying his goodness doesn't extend to God directly but to the saints on earth whom he delights in (v.2-3).
What does Psalms 16:8 say about keeping God before oneself?
It says, 'I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved' (v.8) — see it at Psalms 16:8.
What does Psalms 16:10 mean about not seeing corruption?
The psalmist expresses confidence that God will not leave his soul in the grave or let his 'Holy One' see corruption (v.10), a verse later applied to the resurrection in Acts 2:28.

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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