Psalms 16

King James Version · 11 verses · 401 cross-references linking it to 235 other chapters

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1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.28 cross-references: Isaiah 26:3–4, Psalms 56:1, Psalms 17:8, Psalms 116:6, Jeremiah 17:7–8
2O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;28 cross-references: Psalms 73:25, Psalms 31:14, Psalms 89:26, Job 22:2–3, Psalms 91:2
3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.44 cross-references: Proverbs 13:20, Hebrews 6:10, Proverbs 12:26, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Acts 9:13
4Their 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.27 cross-references: Exodus 23:13, Joshua 23:7, Psalms 32:10, Psalms 97:7, Jonah 2:8
5The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.54 cross-references: Psalms 73:26, Psalms 142:5, Lamentations 3:24, Psalms 23:5, Psalms 119:57
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.13 cross-references: Jeremiah 3:19, Ephesians 1:18, Psalms 78:55, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:9–11
7I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.24 cross-references: Psalms 73:24, Isaiah 50:4, Psalms 17:3, Psalms 77:6, Psalms 42:8
8I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.33 cross-references: Acts 2:25–28, Psalms 62:6, Psalms 121:5, Psalms 73:23, Psalms 73:26
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.33 cross-references: Acts 2:26, Psalms 30:12, Psalms 57:8, Psalms 4:7–8, Psalms 108:1
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.56 cross-references: Acts 2:27–31, Acts 13:35–38, Psalms 49:15, Revelation 1:18, Revelation 20:13
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.61 cross-references: Acts 2:28, Jude 1:24, Psalms 36:7–8, Revelation 7:15–17, Ephesians 3:19

Explained connections

Not abandoned to the grave Psalms 16:10 and Acts 2:27
David expresses confidence that God will not leave him in Sheol or let his holy one see corruption. At Pentecost Peter argues David died and his tomb is still there, so the psalm must speak prophetically of the Messiah's resurrection.
Paul on the incorruptible Holy One Psalms 16:10 and Acts 13:35
Paul uses the same psalm Peter used, making the same argument independently: David decayed after death, but the one God raised did not. Two apostles in two cities resting on one verse shows how central it was to early resurrection preaching.
The path of life Psalms 16:11 and Acts 2:28
The psalm closes with joy in God's presence and the 'path of life'. Peter continues his quotation through this verse, presenting the resurrection and ascension as Jesus entering exactly that life and joy.

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