Psalms 16:11
They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.
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In The King James Version
In Context
10They have concealed their fatness; their mouth has been speaking arrogantly.
12They have taken me, like a lion ready for the prey, and like a young lion dwelling in hiding.
Cross References
Psalms 17:15And he sent forth his arrows and scattered them. He multiplied lightnings, and he set them in disarray.
Psalms 36:7Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice.
Proverbs 4:18But the path of the just is like a shining light: it advances and increases, even to the day of completion.
Proverbs 12:28In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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 →