Psalms 16:9
Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
In Context
8I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
Cross References
Job 19:26And ... without my flesh I will see God;
Psalms 30:12\30:11\By you my sorrow is turned into dancing; you have taken away my clothing of grief, and given me robes of joy;
Psalms 108:1A Song. A Psalm. Of David.
Isaiah 26:19Your dead will come back; their dead bodies will come to life again. Those in the dust, awaking from their sleep, will send out a song; for your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the shades.
Luke 10:21In that same hour he was full of joy in the Holy Spirit and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children: for so, O Father, it was pleasing in your eyes.
1 Thessalonians 4:13But it is our desire, brothers, that you may be certain about those who are sleeping; so that you may have no need for sorrow, as others have who are without hope.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 16:9-11
Prophecy Relating to the Messiah; Sufferings and Consequent Glory of Christ. 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. All these verses are quoted by… Read the whole commentary →