F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 16:1-11
the Citizen of Zion and His Inheritance Psalms 15:1-5 ; Psalms 16:1-11 The first of these psalms was probably composed to celebrate the bringing of the Ark to Mount Zion, 1 Samuel 6:20 . It describes the character of those who have fellowship with God and dwell in His house all the days of their earthly lot. To the challenge of the soloist, Psalms 15:1 , the choir makes response, Psalms 15:2-5 , first positively, then negatively. We must act as non-conductors to evil; must mind what company... read more
Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 16:1-11
Psalms 16:0Michtam of David.1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord:My goodness extendeth not to thee;3 But to the saints that are in the earth,And to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.4 Their 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.5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my... read more