Psalm 16:6

Translations

Modern

The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.

Traditional

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

Literal

The lines have fallen to me in the pleasant places; indeed, a pleasing inheritance is unto me.

Latin

Funes ceciderunt mihi in præclaris; etenim hæreditas mea præclara est mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.

Notes

Psalms 16:6

The land is God’s gift for his people (Deuteronomy 18:8).

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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