Psalms 16:6-8

6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.

7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.

8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalms 16:6-8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 16:6-8 In-Context

4 Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.

5 LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.

6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.

7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.

8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,

10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.

Cross References

• 1. S Deuteronomy 19:14; Psalms 104:9; Proverbs 8:29; Jeremiah 5:22
• 2. S Job 22:26; Psalms 78:55; Jeremiah 3:19
• 3. Psalms 73:24; Proverbs 15:22; Isaiah 11:2
• 4. Job 35:10; Psalms 42:8; Psalms 77:6
• 5. 1 Kings 2:19; 1 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 73:23
• 6. Psalms 15:5