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My body rests in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my glory [my innermost self] rejoices; My body too will dwell [confidently] in safety,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my body also rests securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body also rests securely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With all my heart, I will celebrate, and I can safely rest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall dwell in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices. My body rests securely<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, my heart is glad, my whole being rejoices, and my body will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart has been glad, "" And my glory rejoices, "" Also my flesh dwells confidently:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this my heart rejoiced, and my glory shall exult: also my flesh shall dwell with confidence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 15:9>Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also shall rest in hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because of this my heart rejoiced, and my glory exulted; also my flesh will dwell in tranquility<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also dwelleth in safety;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Therefore my heart rejoiced an my tongue exulted; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/16-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1324" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/16.htm">The Presence of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: śā·maḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">is glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">and my tongue</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: way·yā·ḡel (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">rejoices;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bə·śā·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">my body</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: yiš·kōn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">will dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/983.htm" title="983: lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Security. From batach; properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact and the feeling; often safely.">securely.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Acts 2:25-28</a></span><br />David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. / Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, / because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-35.htm">Acts 13:35-37</a></span><br />So also, He says in another Psalm: ‘You will not let Your Holy One see decay.’ / For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. / But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></span><br />that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7-8</a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. / Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-7.htm">Psalm 63:7-8</a></span><br />For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. / My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></span><br />My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Psalm 118:15-17</a></span><br />Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” / I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a></span><br />Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-19.htm">Isaiah 38:19</a></span><br />The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a></span><br />But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8-9</a></span><br />So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. / Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Luke 24:52-53</a></span><br />And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, / praising God continually in the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope.</p><p class="hdg">my heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21,22</a></b></br> In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight… </p><p class="hdg">my glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></b></br> To the end that <i>my</i> glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8</a></b></br> Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I <i>myself</i> will awake early.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Acts 2:26</a></b></br> Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:</p><p class="hdg">my flesh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/14-15.htm">Job 14:15</a></b></br> Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/19-26.htm">Job 19:26,27</a></b></br> And <i>though</i> after my skin <i>worms</i> destroy this <i>body</i>, yet in my flesh shall I see God: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Proverbs 14:32</a></b></br> The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.</p><p class="hdg">rest in hope [Heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/41-12.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-32.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/job/39-13.htm">Exulteth</a> <a href="/job/41-23.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/9-18.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/40-1.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/job/11-18.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/psalms/16-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/15-3.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/22-10.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Exulteth</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/22-9.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/16-1.htm">David, in distrust of merits, and hatred of idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">He shows the hope of his calling, of the resurrection, and life everlasting</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore my heart is glad</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep sense of joy and contentment that comes from trust in God. In biblical context, the heart often represents the center of emotions and will. The psalmist's gladness is rooted in the assurance of God's presence and protection. This joy is not dependent on external circumstances but on a relationship with God. The use of "therefore" indicates a conclusion drawn from previous verses, where the psalmist expresses confidence in God's guidance and provision.<p><b>and my tongue rejoices</b><br>The rejoicing of the tongue signifies verbal expression of the inner joy felt by the heart. In the culture of ancient Israel, verbal praise and singing were integral to worship and community life. This phrase suggests that the psalmist's joy is so profound that it naturally overflows into spoken or sung praise. This rejoicing can be seen as a form of testimony to others about God's goodness and faithfulness.<p><b>my body also will dwell securely</b><br>This phrase conveys a sense of physical safety and well-being. In the historical context, security was a significant concern due to threats from enemies and instability. The psalmist's confidence in dwelling securely reflects trust in God's protection over all aspects of life, including physical safety. This assurance can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the resurrection, where believers find ultimate security in eternal life. The idea of dwelling securely connects to other scriptures that speak of God's protection, such as <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> and <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1</a>. Additionally, this phrase can be viewed as a type of Christ, who, through His resurrection, provides believers with the hope of eternal security.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/16.htm">Psalm 16</a>, traditionally understood to be King David, who expresses his trust and joy in the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the Psalm, in whom David places his trust and finds his security.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heart.htm">Heart</a></b><br>Represents the inner self or soul, often seen as the seat of emotions and will in Hebrew thought.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tongue.htm">Tongue</a></b><br>Symbolizes expression and communication, reflecting the joy and praise that come from a heart aligned with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/body.htm">Body</a></b><br>Refers to the physical aspect of a person, indicating a holistic sense of security and peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Lord</a></b><br>True joy comes from a relationship with God. David's glad heart and rejoicing tongue are rooted in his trust in the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_security.htm">Holistic Security</a></b><br>The security David speaks of encompasses both spiritual and physical well-being, reminding us that God cares for every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/expression_of_faith.htm">Expression of Faith</a></b><br>Our words and expressions should reflect the joy and confidence we have in God, serving as a testimony to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_and_assurance.htm">Trust and Assurance</a></b><br>Trusting in God leads to a deep sense of assurance and peace, even amidst life's uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resurrection_hope.htm">Resurrection Hope</a></b><br>The ultimate security and joy come from the hope of resurrection, as seen in the New Testament application of this Psalm to Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'sunset_on_anger'_mean.htm">How can one maintain purity in heart and actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_public_sin.htm">What does the Bible say about public sin confessions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_celebrate_easter.htm">What is the reason for celebrating Easter?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_job_17_13-16_conflict_with_resurrection.htm">Do the despairing references to the grave and Sheol in Job 17:13–16 conflict with later biblical teachings on hope and resurrection? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Glory.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">khabod; </span>but probably the poet wrote <span class= "ital">khabed, i.e., liver, </span>or (comp. "reins" above, and the common use of the word "bowels") <span class= "ital">heart. </span>The LXX. paraphrase <span class= "ital">tongue. </span>The passage was so quoted in <a href="/acts/2-25.htm" title="For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:">Acts 2:25</a>. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm" title="Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.">Psalm 57:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm" title="O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.">Psalm 108:1</a>.) "With the best member that I have" (Prayer Book).<p><span class= "bld">Shall rest in hope.</span>--This follows the Vulg. The LXX. also have "shall tabernacle in hope." The true rendering, however, is <span class= "ital">shall rest in security. </span>In "heart, soul, flesh," the poet comprises the whole living man. (Comp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm" title="And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.">1Thessalonians 5:23</a>.) The psalmist feels that the body must share with the soul the immunity from evil which is insured by fellowship with God. Carried out to its full issue, the logical conclusion of this is the doctrine of immortality; but we must not see a <span class= "ital">conscious </span>reference to it here.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth</span>. The thought of God's continual presence at his right hand causes David's "heart" to be "glad," and his "glory" - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> his soul, or spirit (<a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Genesis 49:6</a>), man's true glory - to rejoice. <span class="cmt_word">My flesh also shall rest in hope</span>. His "flesh" - his corporeal nature, united closely with his "heart" and "spirit" - rests, and will rest, secure, confident that God will watch over it, and make the whole complex man - body, soul, and spirit - to "dwell in safety" (<a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Psalm 4:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/16-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֵ֤ן ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭בִּי</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is glad</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂמַ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(śā·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my tongue</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבוֹדִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoices;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my body</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·kōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">securely.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבֶֽטַח׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_983.htm">Strong's 983: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place of refuge, safety, safely</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/16-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 16:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 16:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 16:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 16:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>