Psalm 16:7

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Summary

Psalm 16:7

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

Who hath

My reins

In the

Bible References

Who hath

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

The Lord's spirit will rest on him -- a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord.

This is what the Lord, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go.

The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.

My reins

Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

You plant them like trees and they put down their roots. They grow prosperous and are very fruitful. They always talk about you, but they really care nothing about you.

I, the Lord, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.

In the

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.

By day the Lord decrees his loyal love, and by night he gives me a song, a prayer to the living God.

whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.

In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

I look for you during the night, my spirit within me seeks you at dawn, for when your judgments come upon the earth, those who live in the world learn about justice.

Now it was during this time that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent all night in prayer to God.