Psalm, 16

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In Psalm 16, David expresses a deep trust in God as his refuge and the source of all his blessings. Despite the dangers and temptations around him, David declares that he will not be shaken because he has set the Lord always before him. He acknowledges that God is the only one who can truly satisfy and assures himself that God will never abandon him.

Psalm, 16

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Bible version

In You Alone I Trust

1 {Michtam of David.} 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.

Commentary

Psalm 16 reminds us that our trust in God should not waver despite the challenges we face. David's confidence in God stems from a close relationship with Him, as he makes God his constant companion and source of guidance. David's declaration that he will not be moved also echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah, who encouraged the faithful to trust in the Lord forever because He is an everlasting rock. Today, we can take comfort in these same promises, knowing that God is always with us and will never leave or forsake us.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 16 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 11 verses in Psalm, chapter 16.