Psalms 16:8

I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

9Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.

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Cross References

Psalms 15:5He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.

Psalms 62:3\62:2\He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

Psalms 62:7\62:6\He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.

Psalms 110:5In the day of his wrath kings will be wounded by the Lord at your right hand.

Psalms 139:18If I made up their number, it would be more than the grains of sand; when I am awake, I am still with you.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 16:2-8

Believing Confidence; Consecration to God. 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord , Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my… Read the whole commentary →

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