Thematic Bible

Themes in Psalm 16

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Themes in Psalm 16

Writing of David Watch me, O God: in thee I put my trust

Thou saidst to Jehovah, Thou my Lord: my good not upon thee.

Man » Cannot profit God

To the holy ones that are upon the earth, they and the mighty ones, all my delight is in them.

Their labors shall be multiplied after they hastened: I will not gather their libations of blood, and I will not lift up their names upon my lips.

Jehovah the portion of my part and of my cup: thou didst hold up my lot.

The righteous » Saints » Portion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
Saints » Portion

The cords fell to me in sweetnesses; also the inheritance was bountiful upon me.

Contentment » Exemplified » David
Cord » Figurative » Of spiritual blessings

I will praise Jehovah who counseled me: also the night my reins instructed me.

Communion » With God
Counsel » Divine
Counsel » The lord giving counsel
God » Examples of Leadership » Counsel of
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His counsel

I set Jehovah before me always: for from my right hand I shall not be moved.

For this my heart rejoiced, and my glory shall exult: also my flesh shall dwell with confidence.

For thou wilt not leave my soul to hades; thou wilt not give thy merciful ones to see corruption.

Thou wilt cause me to know the way of life: abundance of joys with thy face; favors in thy right hand forever.

Access to God » Blessedness of
Happiness/joy » Where joy is
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » Heavenly
Joy » Fulness of, in God's presence
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » David
the Reward of saints » Described as » Fulness of joy
Right » Hand taken » Paths
Way » Figurative » Of holiness