Psalms 16:10

For you will not give me up to Sheol nor let any who love you see the pit.

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In The King James Version

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

In Context

9So my heart is glad, there is joy inside me; and in safety of body I live.

11You will show me the path that leads to life, to that fulness of joy which is in your presence, and the pleasures dispensed by your hand evermore.

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Cross References

Psalms 9:17Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.

Psalms 139:8If I climb up to heaven, you are there: or make Sheol my bed, you are there.

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 →

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