PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:1. When the faithful sing Psalms 16:1, they entrust themselves to the Lord. They experience confidence and contentment in his care. The psalm uses imagery from Israel’s allocation of the land under Joshua (vv. Psalms 16:5) to express contentment in this life. It also lo... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:3 THE SAINTS are those who have embraced their privilege as God’s people. Since God has declared them holy, they live in a holy way. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:4 THOSE WHO RUN AFTER ANOTHER GOD are idolaters, including unfaithful Israelites. THEIR NAMES probably refers to the names of the false gods being worshiped. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:5 The psalmist is satisfied with the Lord and his provision. The terms PORTION, LOT, LINES, and INHERITANCE recall the allocation of the Promised Land into tribal and family plots. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img;... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:7 God’s presence is seen in the moral instruction the psalmist receives (v. Psalms 16:7). It gives him assurance of stability (v. Psalms 16:8). The psalmist’s HEART INSTRUCTS him during the NIGHT, as he thinks about God’s word (compare Psalms 1:2). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:9 The psalm is cultivating the hope of everlasting glory for the faithful, with the resurrection of Jesus (the ultimate HOLY ONE) as the first step in bringing this hope to fulfillment (compare Acts 2:25; Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:23). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:10 SHEOL. See note on 6:5. Here it is likely the abode of the wicked. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 16:11 PATH OF LIFE. The covenant provides a “path” by which one walks toward life in all its fullness (Proverbs 6:23; Proverbs 10:17; Matthew 7:14). This is what the Lord makes KNOWN TO his followers. To enjoy God’s PRESENCE is the goal of the covenant (compare Exodus 33:14;... [ Continue Reading ]