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Themes in Psalm 16

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Themes in Psalm 16

Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.

My soul, you have said to Yahweh, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."

Man » Cannot profit God

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.

Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

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

The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance.

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

I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

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 have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.

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