Psalm 16:1

Translations

Modern

A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.

Traditional

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

Literal

A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

Latin

Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.

Original

Hebrew

English

A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.

Notes

Psalms 16:1

The psalmist feels safe because only the Lord offers:

security (Psalm 16:5–6),
guidance (Psalm 16:7–8), and
the joy of his presence (Psalm 16:9–11).

Psalms 16:1–11

In this psalm of confidence, the poet quickly transitions from a brief request (Psalm 16:1) to expressions of deep commitment to God and his people (Psalm 16:2–6). The psalm concludes with confident praise (Psalm 16:7–11).

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Isaiah 26:3–4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Psalm 31:23
Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.
Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalm 56:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
Psalm 7:1
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers,
Psalm 116:6
The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
Psalm 84:12
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Jeremiah 17:7–8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
Psalm 60:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
Psalm 146:5
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Psalm 9:10
Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Parallels

Acts 2:14–36

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Miktam: A musical or literary term used in Psalm titles

Glossary

David Fellowship Inheritance Messiah Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Writes David: King of Israel: Type of Christ Faith: Exemplified Music: Micahtam: A Musical Term in the Titles of Psalms: Afflictions Psalms: Prophetic

Psalm 16:1

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