Psalm 16:7 KJV

Psalms · chapter 16 · verse 7

I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.Psalm 16:7 · King James Version

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Psalm 16:7 in context

5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

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Commentary

This psalm is entitled Michtam, which some translate a golden psalm, a very precious one, more to be valued by us than gold, yea, than much fine gold, because it speaks so plainly of Christ and his resurrection, who is the true treasure hidden in the field of the Old Testament. I.

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

instructyâçarto chastise, literally or figurativelyH3256 →
counselyâʻatsto adviseH3289 →
blessbârakto kneelH1288 →
reinskilyâha kidneyH3629 →
LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →

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