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Psalm 16:1–4 – Refuge and loyalty What happens: David takes refuge in God and refuses idols. What it means: Trust rejects rival gods. Loyalty to the Lord is life.

Psalm 16:5–8 – Content in God What happens: God is David’s portion, boundary lines are pleasant, and he sets the Lord always before him. What it means: God Himself is our inheritance. Joy and stability come from nearness to Him.

Psalm 16:9–11 – Path of life What happens: David rejoices, confident God will not abandon him to the grave, but will show him the path of life and fullness of joy. What it means: God conquers death and brings everlasting joy. The New Testament applies this to Christ’s resurrection and our hope in Him.

Application

  • Renounce every modern idol.
  • Practice contentment in God as your portion.
  • Fix your eyes on the risen Christ for unshakable joy.

Bible

1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

2O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.

5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

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