Psalms 16

Preserve Me, O God

1 Preserve me, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.: for in thee do I put my trust. References God: Psalms 56:1, 146:5. Faith: Psalms 9:10, 25:20, 31:23, 84:12, 2 Timothy 1:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:8, 116:6, Proverbs 2:8 +5

2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; References Lord: Psalms 8:1, 27:8, 31:14, 91:2, Isaiah 26:13, Zechariah 13:9, John 20:28. Parallel theme: Psalms 73:25, 89:26, Romans 11:35 +5

3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. Holy: Psalms 30:4, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Acts 9:13, Hebrews 6:10. Light: Isaiah 62:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 101:6, 119:63, Proverbs 12:26, 13:20, Malachi 3:17 +5

4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of bloodBlood: דָּם (Dam). The Hebrew dam (דָּם) means blood—representing life itself. 'The life of the flesh is in the blood' (Leviticus 17:11), and blood was required for atonement, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice. will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. References God: Psalms 97:7, Exodus 23:13, Joshua 23:7. Sacrifice: Genesis 35:14, Leviticus 23:13, Isaiah 57:6, 65:11. Blood: Isaiah 66:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 32:10, Jonah 2:8 +5

5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. References Lord: Psalms 116:13, 119:57, 142:5, Deuteronomy 32:9, Lamentations 3:24. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:4, 23:5, 73:26, 89:4, Isaiah 53:12 +5

6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Good: Jeremiah 3:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:55, John 20:17, Romans 8:17, Ephesians 1:18, 2 Timothy 2:12, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 3:21 +3

7 I will bless the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. References Lord: Psalms 42:8, 119:55, Isaiah 48:17, 50:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:3, 63:6, 73:24, 77:6, Proverbs 8:14, Isaiah 26:9 +5

8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. References Lord: Psalms 110:5, 121:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 15:5, 62:6, 73:23, 73:26, 109:31, 139:18, Hebrews 11:27 +4

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. Hope: Proverbs 14:32, Acts 2:26. Glory: Psalms 30:12, 57:8, 108:1. Parallel theme: Isaiah 26:19

10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Holy: Luke 1:35. Parallel theme: Psalms 49:15, Leviticus 19:28, Numbers 6:6, Deuteronomy 32:22, Isaiah 14:9, Luke 16:23, 1 Corinthians 15:42, Revelation 1:18, 20:13 +5

11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:15, Proverbs 4:18, Isaiah 2:3, Matthew 5:8, 7:14, Acts 2:28, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Ephesians 3:19, Jude 1:24, Revelation 22:5 +5