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Psalm 16:8-11 KJV
Psalms · chapter 16 · verses 8–11
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. 10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.Psalm 16:8-11 · King James Version
Psalm 16:8-11 in context
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.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 62:6
- Acts 2:25-28
- Psalms 73:23
- Psalms 121:5
- Psalms 73:26
- Psalms 110:5
- Psalms 109:31
- Hebrews 11:27
- Acts 2:26
- Psalms 30:12
- Psalms 57:8
- Acts 2:27-31
Key words (Strong's)
- rejoicethgîylproperly, to spin roundH1523 →
- pleasuresnâʻîymdelightfulH5273 →
- presencepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- fulnesssôbaʻsatisfaction joy)H7648 →
- alwaystâmîydproperly, continuanceH8548 →
- suffernâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- glorykâbôwdproperly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousnessH3519 →
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All these verses are quoted by St. Peter in his first sermon, after the pouring out of the Spirit on the day of pentecost (Act 2:25-28); and he tells us expressly that David in them speaks concerning Christ and particularly of his resurrection.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 8-11