Psalms 16
1Keep me safe, my God,for in you I take refuge. 2I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;apart from you I have no good thing.” 3I say of the holy people who are in the land,“They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.” 4Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more.I will not pour out libations of blood to such godsor take up their names on my lips. 5Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;you make my lot secure. 6The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;surely I have a delightful inheritance. 7I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me. 8I keep my eyes always on the Lord.With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;my body also will rest secure, 10because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,nor will you let your faithful one see decay. 11You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Study Context for Psalms 16
As you study Psalms 16, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 16 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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