They are the ones who make me happy.”, 4 But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. [e]6 Your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places.I’m overwhelmed by the privilegesthat come with following you,for you have given me the best!7 The way you counsel and correct me makes me praise you more,for your whispers in the night give me wisdom,showing me what to do next.8 Because you are close to me and always available,my confidence will never be shaken,for I experience your wrap-around presence every moment.9 My heart and soul explode with joy—full of glory!Even my body will rest confident and secure.10 For you will not abandon me to the realm of death,nor will you allow your Holy One to experience corruption. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. My greatest pleasure is to be with them. Therefore — Upon this ground and confidence; my heart is glad — I feel, not only a perfect satisfaction, but joy and triumph in my heart. Psalm 16 A miktam[1]of David. Psalms 16 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. ( D) In Psalm 16 it is the secret that is of great value. My inheritance[d] is very beautiful.7 I praise the Lord because he taught me well. I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing." In that cup, You hold my future and my eternal riches. "Secret" is only one of the things that it may mean. ( B) 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; ( C) apart from you I have no good thing.”. Psalm 16; Acts 2. Or “the pit.” This is likely a metaphor for Sheol. 90:1-17); and that some of the psalms were penned by Asaph is intimated, 2 Chron. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Portuguese Easy to Read Verison (ERV) Bible, Case of 12, Holy Bible Easy To Read Version (ERV) - Slightly Imperfect, ERV Illustrated Paperback New Testament, Case of 76, ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24. Try it for 30 days FREE. All my delight is in them. 3 As for. 2 Some of you[ a] have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. The Aramaic reads “You are restoring my inheritance to me.”. and centers my mind at night. 6 My home is surrounded in beauty; You have gifted me with abundance and a rich legacy. Without you, nothing makes sense. [f]    He is here, close by my side,    so nothing can defeat me.9 So my heart and soul will be very happy. But as in those psalms which are designed to discover our remedy in Christ there is commonly an allusion to David himself, yea, and some passages that are to be understood primarily of him (as in Psalm. Every good thing I have comes from you.”. Complete Concise This psalm has something of David in it, but much more of Christ. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; ( C) I have no good apart from you.”. Try it free for 30 days. Psalms 16 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by Albert Barnes, a dedicated student of the Bible, continues to be very popular even today. 16:1-43) One psalm is expressly said to be the prayer of Moses (Ps. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. Gods are not for sale. This psalm has something of David in it, but much more of Christ. 2 I said to him, “You are my Lord; I have no other help but yours.” 3 I want the company of the godly men and women in the land; they are the true nobility. They are the ones who make me happy.”. nor will you allow your Holy One to experience corruption. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight. Verses 1 - 4: "Secret" is "miktam" in Hebrew. Gold has great value. Authorship and Titles (or Superscriptions) Of the 150 psalms, only 34 lack superscriptions of any kind (only 17 in the Septuagint, the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT). for your whispers in the night give me wisdom. - A Psalm of David. 2 So I said to the Lord God, “You are my Maker, my Mediator, and my Master. 4 Don’t just go shopping for a god. and they will have troubles and sorrows unending. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. 16 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. Verse 10. And thus Christ descended into hell when he was alive, not when he was dead. 4 Those choosing other gods shall all be filled with sorrow; I will not offer the sacrifices they do or even speak the names of their gods. 16 1-2 Keep me safe, O God, I’ve run for dear life to you. Some Christians call Psalm 16 the "golden psalm". 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. 3. Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Just being with you will bring complete happiness. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. [g], The Passion Translation®. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 56—60Michtam of David.Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.O my soul, you have said to the Lord,“You are my Lord, Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, The Passion Translation (TPT): New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs - 2nd edition, imitation leather, red, The Passion Translation (TPT): New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs - 2nd edition, large print, imitation leather, navy blue, TPT Compact New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs--imitation leather, brown, The Passion Translation (TPT): Song of Songs, 2nd edition. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 29:30; where they are said to praise the Lord in the words of David and Asaph, who is there called a … 96:1-13 and Ps. You will not let your faithful one rot in the grave. You will not let your faithful one rot in the grave.11 You will teach me the right way to live. 16 A precious song, engraved in gold, by King David[ a] 1 Keep me safe, O mighty God. ( B) take refuge. We do not know what the word “Mikhtam” in the title means. 5 You, Eternal One, are my sustenance and my life-giving cup. Even at night he put his instructions deep inside my mind.[e]. Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I run for dear life to you, my safe place. I say to God, “Be my Lord!”. Psalm 16:2 Some of you Literally, “you” (singular). Let’s turn to Psalm 16 for this Psalm 16 commentary. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. 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. Miktam[ a] of David. All rights reserved. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. What Psalm 16 means. 1 Keep me safe, ( A) my God, for in you I take refuge. Both Peter and Paul (Acts 2:25-28; 13:35-37) affirm that David wrote this psalm (as the title indicates). Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. Daily devotional with John Piper. It also occurs in Psalms 56-60. Copyright © 2017 by BroadStreet Publishing® Group, LLC. 4 Those who rush to … 3 And these God-chosen lives all around—. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International, Easy-to-Read Version (ERV). I will not even say their names.5 Lord, you give me all that I need. Every good thing I have comes from you.”3 But you have also said about the gods[b] of this land,    “They are my powerful gods. for I experience your wrap-around presence every moment. Even at night he put his instructions deep inside my mind. ... Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Philippians 1:20–25. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Psalm 16 Confidence in the LORD - A Davidic Miktam. 16 Save me, O God, because I have come to you for refuge. What are the benefits of creating an account? thePassionTranslation.com, You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Psalm 16 – The Benefits of a Life-Commitment to God. Notes throughout the Psalms give additional indications of conscious arrangement (see also chart, p. 1048-1051). 7 I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days. Psalms 16 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. and Ps. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten afteranother god; Their drink offerings of blood I will … 2. Even my body will rest confident and secure. It begins with such expressions of devotion as may be applied to Christ; but concludes with such confidence of a resurrection (and so timely a one as to prevent corruption) as must be applied to Christ, to him only, and cannot be understood of David, as both St. Peter and St. Paul have observed, Acts. Matthew 26:38.--Nicholas Byfield's "Exposition of the Creed," 1676. Used by permission. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. Learn more. Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Even my body will live in safety,10 because you will not leave me in the place of death. "Golden" means "like gold". Being at your right side will make me happy forever. Who may dwell on your holy hill? Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 13:36. Psalm 16:3 gods Literally, “holy ones.” Psalm 16:6 share Or “section of land.” You are my prize, my pleasure, and my portion. what splendid friends they make! You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. That’s what David is feeling and what he wants to express in poetry. Thus his soul was in hell when in the garden he did sweat blood, and on the cross when he cried so lamentably, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Being at your right side will make me happy forever. Psalm 16 Living Bible (TLB). The Hebrew word used in the inscription is, The Aramaic text states, “My goodness is found in your presence.”, Implied in the text. Solid Joys. [2] “You are my Maker, my Mediator, and my Master. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Any good thing you find in me has come from you.”[ b] Psalm 15 Who Shall Abide in God’s Sanctuary? Chapter 16. It begins with such expressions of devotion as may be applied to Christ; but concludes with such confidence of a resurrection (and so timely a one as to prevent corruption) as must be applied to Christ, to him only, and cannot be understood of David, as both St. Peter and St. Paul have observed, Acts 2:24; 13:36. Any good thing you find in me has come from you.”. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! A Prayer of Confidence[ a] 16 Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety. I swear I’ll never treat god-names. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 2, , Psalm. Psalm 16:9. So often, the psalms are a means of communicating an emotion of the author. Most translations assume it should be “I,” giving a different meaning to verses 2 and 3, which are very difficult in the Hebrew text. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You. O LORD, who may abide in your tent? - David flees to God's protection, with cheerful, believing confidence. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 3 But you have also said about the gods[ b] of this land, “They are my powerful gods. John Piper Nov 10, 2019 3.9K Shares God is most glorified in us The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiah’s VictoryA #Ps. (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical … You support me. We’re on a mission to change that. You give me my share.6 My share[c] is wonderful. There is no Hebrew word for “presence.” When the Psalmist wanted to speak of God’s presence, he used the Hebrew word for “face.”. The first section shows five ways to make the Lord your treasure: 16 Protect me, God, because I depend on you. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? It is the secret of living for ever. 1. Another is "gold". Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 16:1-11 This psalm begins with expressions of devotion, which may be applied to Christ; but ends with such confidence of a resurrection, as must be applied to Christ, and to him only. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you.”. 16 A precious song, engraved in gold, by King David[a]1 Keep me safe, O mighty God.I run for dear life to you, my safe place.2 So I said to the Lord God,“You are my Maker, my Mediator, and my Master.Any good thing you find in me has come from you.”[b]3 And he said to me, “My holy lovers are wonderful,my majestic ones, my glorious ones,fulfilling all my desires.”4 Yet there are those who yield to their weakness,[c]and they will have troubles and sorrows unending.I never gather with such ones,[d]nor give them honor in any way.5 Lord, I have chosen you alone as my inheritance.You are my prize, my pleasure, and my portion.I leave my destiny and its timing in your hands. Psalm 16 Song of Trust and Security in God - A Miktam of David. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! 16, Psalm. the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you. 3 How excellent are the Lord's faithful people! This psalm is titled A Michtam of David. 8 I always remember that the Lord is with me. 105:1-45 (1 Chron. to David flees to God's protection, with cheerful, believing confidence... View the entire commentary * More information on Commentaries Don't have an account? I run for dear life to you, my safe place. 16 Protect me, God, because I depend on you.2 Some of you[a] have said to the Lord,    “You are my Lord. I said to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.” As for the holy people who are in the land, they are the noble ones. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateway’s emails at any time. [f]11 For you bring me a continual revelation of resurrection life,the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. In Psalm 16, I believe the emotion that David is expressing is this: Satisfaction with God. Try it free for 30 days. Commentaries for Psalm Chapter 16 This psalm begins with expressions of devotion, which may be applied to Christ; but ends with such confidence of a resurrection, as must be applied to Christ, and to him only. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 2:24 Acts. What does Psalms 16:4 mean? 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I. "In hell." To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Just being with you will bring complete happiness. 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