Psalm 16:8

Translations

Modern

I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Traditional

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Literal

I have set YHWH before me continually; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Latin

Providebam Dominum in conspectu meo semper: quoniam a dextris est mihi, ne commovear.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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

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He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
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Psalm 73:23
Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.
Psalm 121:5
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 110:5
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
Psalm 109:31
For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
Psalm 15:5
…who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Psalm 139:18
If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.

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