Psalm 16:5

Translations

Modern

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

Traditional

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

Literal

YHWH, is the portion of my share, and my cup; You are the One upholding my lot.

Latin

Dominus pars hæreditatis meæ, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues hæreditatem meam mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

Notes

Psalms 16:5

The cup of blessing represents how God supplies all the psalmist's needs (Psalm 23:5; see 116:13; compare 75:8; Isaiah 51:17).

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).

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