Psalm 16:11

The Presence of the LORD · Psalm 16:1–11
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Translations

Modern
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Traditional
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Literal
You make known to me the path of life; fullness of joys is with Your face, pleasant things are at Your right hand forever.
Latin
Included in Psalm 16:10

Original

Hebrew
English
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Notes

at Your right hand: See Psalm 16:7–8; 110:1.

The psalmist feels confident because he knows that even death cannot separate him from the Lord. He fears separation (see Psalm 13:3–4), but he remains confident that he will see the Lord (see 11:7).

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).

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).

Parallels

Acts 2:14–36

Glossary

David Fellowship Funeral Customs Hand Inheritance Messiah Michtam Miktam Music Path Psalms, Book of Right Hand Soul

Topics

Access to God: Blessedness Connected With Calm Celebrate Celebrating Life Do Not Give Up Enjoying Life Faith: Exemplified God's Presence Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Humor and Laughter Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Joy: Fulness of, in God's Presence Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Living Life to the Fullest Making the Right Decision Paths Prophets: David Satisfaction in God Songs The Reward of Saints: Fulness of Joy Way of Holiness