In Psalm 16, I believe the emotion that David is expressing is this: Satisfaction with God. Psalm 16:1, ESV: "A Miktam of David.Preserve me, O God, for in you I … It is the secret of living for ever. ”. Psalms 16:1-11 NIV. In short, Psalm 16 is a lovely and eloquent poetic rendering of Israel’s radical monotheism. Kepe me Lord, for I hoped in the; I said til Lord, my God thou ert; for, of my gudes thu has na nede. ” (Psalm 16:1, HCSB) When David was in trouble, God protected him from his enemies. 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I i take refuge. Verses 1 - 4: "Secret" is "miktam" in Hebrew. 4 The sorrows of those who run after 3 another god shall multiply;
16 A prayer 1 of David. Par - The voice of Crist in his manhede; prayand til the fader, and sayand: Lord, fader, kepe me imang peplis, for I hoped in the, noght in me. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Since the psalms with this title (16, 56-60) are written from times of peril, some think the idea is of covering the lips in the sense of secrecy, as if this were a secret or silent psalm given in a time of crisis. Verses 1-7: The panic that launched this psalm was not David’s but that of his apparently well-meaning counselors. To get what Psalm 16:1 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
Some Christians call Psalm 16 the "golden psalm". * [ 16:6 ] Pleasant places were measured out for me : the psalmist is pleased with the plot of land measured out to the family, which was to be passed on to succeeding generations (“my inheritance”). Psalm 16:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 16:1, NIV: "A miktam of David.Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge." 16:1-11 This psalm begins with expressions of devotion, which may be applied to Christ; but ends with such confidence of a resurrection, as must be applied to Christ, and to him only. 3 As for k the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. It begins with such expressions of devotion as may be applied to Christ; but concludes with such confidence of a resurrection (and so timely a one as to prevent corruption) as must be applied to Christ, to him only, and cannot be understood of David, as both St. Peter and St. Paul have observed, Acts. 2. Ainsworth calls it "David's jewel, or notable song." Each of its sections -- verses 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 -- offers a variation on the theme of “no other gods” or “the LORD alone.”
Psalm 16 Sermon - … "Secret" is only one of the things that it may mean. Psalm 16:8(NASB) Verse Thoughts David was a man after God's own heart and many of the psalms he penned foretold of Jesus.. the coming Messiah, Who would rise from the dead, ascend into heaven and sit at the right hand of the majesty on high, until God finally placed all His enemies under His feet. My security (Psalm 16:1) “ Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. Psalm 60:1. 13:36. 2:24 Acts. MICHTAM OF DAVID. Psalms 16:2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; Psalms 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
This is usually understood to mean THE GOLDEN PSALM, and such a title is most appropriate, for the matter is as the most fine gold. In view of David’s attitude, this psalm can be listed with the psalms of confidence (Psalms 4, 16, 23, 27, 62, 125, and 131). Let’s turn to Psalm 16 for this Psalm 16 commentary. I … Psalms 16:1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. So often, the psalms are a means of communicating an emotion of the author. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”. Psalms 16:1. 1. In Psalm 16 it is the secret that is of great value. Psalm 16:1; Conserva me, Domine, etc. What Psalm 16 means. Study Psalm 16 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
* [ 16:4 ] Take their names : to use the gods’ names in oaths and hence to affirm them as one’s own gods. Psalm 16. The application which St. Peter makes of a great part of this Psalm to Jesus Christ, Acts 2:25-31 obliges us to look upon it as a prophesy, wherein he himself is introduced as speaking to God the Father. This psalm has something of David in it, but much more of Christ. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered … Preserve me, O God — Hebrew — שׁמרני , shamereeni, keep, support, guard, or defend me — These words are evidently spoken by one in trouble and distress, or in danger, either from his enemies or in some other way. Preserve me, O God, &c.—.
The Benefits of a Life-Commitment to God. Trans. Gold has great value.