Psalm 16:11

Translations

Modern

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Traditional

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

Literal

You make known to me the path of life; fullness of joys is with Your face, pleasant things are at Your right hand forever.

Latin

Included in Psalm 16:10

Original

Hebrew

English

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Notes

Psalms 16:11

at Your right hand: See Psalm 16:7–8; 110:1.

Psalms 16:9–11

The psalmist feels confident because he knows that even death cannot separate him from the Lord. He fears separation (see Psalm 13:3–4), but he remains confident that he will see the Lord (see 11:7).

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 God’s Presence in the Psalms Life After Death Psalms of Suffering Salvation in the Psalms The Climax of Scripture

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Ephesians 3:19
…of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Psalm 21:4–6
He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
Matthew 7:14
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2 Corinthians 4:17
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Revelation 22:5
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Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

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