Psalm 16 (NASB2020)

Psalm 16

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Salvation in Death.

A 16:0 Possibly Epigrammatic Poem or Atonement PsalmMikhtam of David.

1Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.

2 16:2 Or O my soul, you saidI said to the Lord, “You are 16:2 Or the Lordmy Lord;

I have nothing good besides You.”

3As for the 16:3 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s peoplesaints who are on the earth,

16:3 Lit They, even theThey are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.

4 16:4 Lit Their pains, they who acquiredThe pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied;

I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

5¶The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;

You support my lot.

6The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.

7¶I will bless the Lord who has advised me;

Indeed, my 16:7 Lit kidneys, figurative for inner manmind instructs me in the night.

8I have set the Lord continually before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;

My flesh also will dwell securely.

10For You will not abandon my soul to 16:10 I.e., the netherworldSheol;

You will not 16:10 Lit giveallow Your 16:10 Or godly oneHoly One to 16:10 Or see corruption; or the pitundergo decay.

11You will make known to me the way of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

Understand Psalm 16

Walk through Psalm 16 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.