Psalm 16:9

Translations

Modern

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

Traditional

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Literal

Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely.

Latin

Propter hoc lætatum est cor meum, et exsultavit lingua mea; insuper et caro mea requiescet in spe.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

Notes

Psalms 16:9–11

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).

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 God’s Presence in the Psalms Psalms of Suffering Salvation in the Psalms The Climax of Scripture The Heart in the Psalms

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Luke 10:21–22
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Proverbs 14:32
The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

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