Psalm 16:7

Translations

Modern

I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.

Traditional

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

Literal

I will bless YHWH, who counsels me; even in the nights, my kidneys instruct me.

Latin

Benedicam Dominum qui tribuit mihi intellectum; insuper et usque ad noctem increpuerunt me renes mei.

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English

I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.

Notes

Psalms 16:7–8

God's guidance gives life (Psalm 16:11; see 5:8; 23:1–3; 32:8; 73:24).
The psalmist relies on the Lord for strength and joy, feeling God's presence beside him (Psalm 16:11; see 73:23; 109:31; 110:1, 5; 121:5).
Peter quoted Psalm 16:8–11 in his sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:25–28).

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 The Heart in the Psalms

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Isaiah 26:9
My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
Psalm 119:55
In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
Proverbs 8:14
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
Luke 6:12
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.

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