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Themes in Psalm 16

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Themes in Psalm 16

Keep me safe, God, for I take refuge in you.

I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you."

Man » Cannot profit God

As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.

Those who hurry after another god will have many sorrows; I will not present their drink offerings of blood, nor will my lips speak their names.

The LORD is 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 boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places for me; truly, I have a beautiful heritage.

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

I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my conscience instructs me during 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 before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm.

Therefore, my heart is glad, my whole being rejoices, and my body will dwell securely.

For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, you will not allow your holy one to experience corruption.

You cause me to know the path of life; in your presence is joyful abundance, at your right hand there are pleasures forever. A Davidic Prayer.

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