Psalm 16:10 ESV

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 16:10

(10) Leave.—Rather, commit, or give up.In hell.—Better, to the unseen world (Sheôl), as in Psalms 6:5, where see Note.Holy One.—Better, thy chosen, or favoured, or beloved One. Heb., chasîd, which, starting from the idea of one standing in a state of covenant favour with Jehovah, gathers naturally, to this passive sense, an active one of living conformably to such a state; “gracious” as well as “graced,” “blessing” as well as “blessed;” and so generally as in Authorised Version, “saint,” “holy”... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 16:1-11

Assurance in God Psalms 16:0 The Psalmist lived in a period when belief in the reality of many gods was still strong, and when a man who would follow the one true God had to prefer to do so against the attractions of other deities, and against the convictions of a great number of his fellow-countrymen that these deities were living and powerful. I. It is remarkable how, when a man really turns to God, he turns to God's people as well, and how he includes them in the loyalty and in the devotion... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 16:1-11

Psalms 16:1-11THE progress of thought in this psalm is striking. The singer is first a bold confessor in the face of idolatry and apostasy (Psalms 16:1-4). Then the inward sweetness of his faith fills his soul, as is ever the reward of brave avowal, and he buries himself, bee-like, in the pure delights of communion with Jehovah (Psalms 16:5-8). Finally, on the ground of such experience, he rises to the assurance that "its very sweetness yieldeth proof" that he and it are born for undying life... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 16:1-11

A Revelation of the Christ of God (16-24) Psalms 16:0 1. The obedient One (Psalms 16:1-3 ) 2. The path He went (Psalms 16:4-8 ) 3. Death and resurrection (Psalms 16:9-11 ) In the nine Psalms which compose this section Christ is marvellously revealed. We notice an interesting progress in the messianic message of this section, culminating in the manifestation of the King, the Lord of Glory in Psalms 24:1-10 . In the Sixteenth Psalm we behold Christ in His obedience on earth. See also... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 16:10

16:10 For thou {i} wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.(i) This is chiefly meant by Christ, by whose resurrection all his members have immortality. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 16:1-11

Psalms 11:0 A song of trust. The declaration “In the Lord put I my trust” (Psalms 11:1 ) is buttressed by the reason (Psalms 11:7 ), while all between describes the condition in which David finds himself. Urged to flee from his enemies (Psalms 11:1 ), he shows the futility of the attempt (Psalms 11:2 ). The moral foundations are being undermined (Psalms 11:3 ), and only Jehovah is able to discriminate and judge (Psalms 11:4-6 ). Psalms 12:0 The evil speaker. The close relation between this... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 16:1-11

A Mictham of David Psalms 16:0 "A Michtam," some say, a musical term. There is another and preferable interpretation namely, "a golden legend." Under this interpretation we may regard the psalm as a kind of jewel-case. All the best treasures of the great singer are to be found in this precious casket. Call the psalm a golden treasury; then it will come before us as containing the most precious things David ever thought about, the most precious hopes by which David was ever animated; a... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 16:8-10

How peculiarly this belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, hath been already observed; and if the Reader desires (as he ought to do) to enter into the clearest apprehension of this most precious prophecy, I refer him to Acts 2:25-36 and Acts 13:35-39 . And if we add to these what the Apostle, under the Holy Ghost, declared to be the whole scope and tendency of the prophets ministry, when the Spirit of Christ, which, was in them, did signify of the sufferings of Christ, and the glory which should... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 16:10

Their fat. That is, their bowels of compassion: for they have none for me. (Challoner) --- They have become fat, and have given way to greater insolence, as we see too often verified, Deuteronomy xxxii. 15., Job xv. 26., and Psalm lxxii. 7. (Chaldean) (Calmet) --- Proudly. Libertines are often prompted by vanity to speak as they do against God and man. (Haydock) --- If Collins, Tindal, &c., had been cast upon some desert island, they would probably never have written such irreligious works... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 16:1-11

Prophecy of Christ's Suffering and Resurrection. According to Peter, Acts 2:25-Obadiah :, and Paul, Acts 13:35, this psalm relates to Christ, expressing the feelings of His human nature in view of His sufferings and His victory over death and the grave, including His exaltation to the right hand of God. The words of Paul, Php_2:6-11 , are a fine commentary to this psalm. Michtam, a hymn, or anthem, distinguished by the use of epigrams, of David. v. 1. Preserve Me, O God, protecting the... read more