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Themes in Psalm 16

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Themes in Psalm 16

A Mikhtam of David.

Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

I have no good besides You.”

Man » Cannot profit God

As for the

saints who are in the earth,

They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

The

sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied;

I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You support my lot.

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;
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

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

I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my

mind instructs me in the night.

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 the Lord continually before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will dwell securely.

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;
Nor will You

allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures 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