Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have set the LORD always before me; for he is on my righthand. Therefore I shall not fall.
New American Standard Bible
Because He is
King James Version
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Holman Bible
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
International Standard Version
I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm.
A Conservative Version
I {beheld (LXX/NT)} LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
American Standard Version
I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Amplified
I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Bible in Basic English
I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
Darby Translation
I have set Jehovah continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Julia Smith Translation
I set Jehovah before me always: for from my right hand I shall not be moved.
King James 2000
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I have set Yahweh before me always. Because [he is] at my right hand I will not be shaken.
Modern King James verseion
I have set Jehovah always before Me; because He is at My right hand, I shall not be moved.
NET Bible
I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
New Heart English Bible
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
The Emphasized Bible
I have set Yahweh before me continually, because he is on my right hand, I shall not be shaken!
Webster
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
World English Bible
I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Youngs Literal Translation
I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because -- at my right hand I am not moved.
Themes
Closeness » The lord being near
Communion with God » Saints » Should always enjoy
hands » Right hand, illustrative » (standing at,) of protection
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
Joy » Of saints, is » For divine protection
Nearness to God » General references to
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » David
The Providence of God » Saints should » Have full confidence in
Saints » Death of » They cannot be moved
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 16:8
Images Psalm 16:8
Prayers for Psalm 16:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Confidence In The Lord
7 I will thank the LORD for giving me warning: my reins also chasten me in the night season. 8 I have set the LORD always before me; for he is on my righthand. Therefore I shall not fall. 9 Wherefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 73:23
Nevertheless, I am always by thee; thou holdest me by my righthand.
Psalm 110:5
The LORD upon thy righthand shall smite even kings in the day of his wrath.
Psalm 121:5
The LORD himself is thy keeper; the LORD is thy defense upon thy righthand,
Acts 2:25-28
For David speaketh of him, 'Aforehand, saw I God always before me: For he is on my righthand, that I should not be moved.
Psalm 15:5
He that hath not given his money upon usury, nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things shall never fall.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
Psalm 109:31
for he standeth at the righthand of the poor, to save him from such as condemn his soul.
Psalm 62:6
He only is my strength, my salvation, my defense: so that I shall not fall.
Psalm 139:18
If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand; when I wake up, I am present with thee.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he forsook Egypt, and feared not the fierceness of the king. For he endured, even as he had seen him which is invisible.