Psalm 16:8-11 NASB

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:8

Psalms 16:8. Before me— That is, he always had a regard to his Father's will, without swerving from it in any respect (See John 17:4.); and, consequently, was always assured of the assistance of God, and of the faithfulness of his promises. At my right hand, is a figurative expression, signifying the efficacious succour of God in favour of his people. See Psalms 73:23; Psalms 109:31; Psalms 109:31. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:9

Psalms 16:9. My glory— That is, his tongue, as St. Peter explains it, Acts 2:26.; for the Hebrews give the tongue the name of glory, as Psalms 57:0 because it was bestowed upon us to glorify God; and because it is our glory, as being the instrument of expressing our thoughts by words. My flesh shall rest in hope, means, "My body shall rest in the grave; with an assurance that it shall soon come forth from thence by a happy resurrection." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:10

Psalms 16:10. Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, &c.— In שׁאול Sheol, the place of departed souls. See the note on Psalms 9:17. Bishop Pearson on the Creed, and Peters on Job, p. 320. Thine Holy One, means "Him whom thou hast sanctified and consecrated to be the Messiah, (John 10:36. Isaiah 54:5.) and who hath exactly observed whatever in that quality thou hast committed to his charge." Thou wilt shew me the path of life, in the next verse, signifies, "Thou wilt raise me on the third day,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:8

8. With God's presence and aid he is sure of safety (Psalms 10:6; Psalms 15:5; John 12:27; John 12:28; Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 5:8). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:9

9. glory—as heart ( :-), for self. In Acts 2:26, after the Septuagint, "my tongue" as "the glory of the frame"—the instrument for praising God. flesh—If taken as opposed to soul (Psalms 16:10), it may mean the body; otherwise, the whole person (compare Psalms 63:1; Psalms 84:2). rest in hope—(compare Margin). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:10

10. soul—or, "self." This use of "soul" for the person is frequent (Genesis 12:5; Genesis 46:26; Psalms 3:2; Psalms 7:2; Psalms 11:1), even when the body may be the part chiefly affected, as in Psalms 35:13; Psalms 105:18. Some cases are cited, as Leviticus 22:4; Numbers 6:6; Numbers 9:6; Numbers 9:10; Numbers 19:13; Haggai 2:13, c., which seem to justify assigning the meaning of body, or dead body but it will be found that the latter sense is given by some adjunct expressed or implied. In... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:11

11. Raised from the dead, he shall die no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Thou wilt show me—guide me to attain. the path of life—or, "lives"—the plural denoting variety and abundance—immortal blessedness of every sort—as "life" often denotes. in thy presence—or, "before Thy faces." The frequent use of this plural form for "faces" may contain an allusion to the Trinity (Numbers 6:25; Numbers 6:26; Psalms 17:15; Psalms 31:16). at thy right hand—to which Christ was exalted (Psalms... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:1-8

1. Joy in present distress 16:1-8In this first section of the psalm, David reflected on what he had come to know about the Lord and how this knowledge comforted him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:1-11

Psalms 16This psalm voices the joy David experienced in his life, because of his trust in God and fellowship with God, even though he faced distressing physical dangers. David appears in this psalm as the type of person that he described in the previous psalm. Chisholm classified this psalm as indirectly Messianic (cf. Acts 2:22-31; Acts 13:35-37), [Note: Chisholm, pp. 293-95.] and Merrill called it a psalm of confidence. [Note: Merrill, "Psalms," p. 414.] The meaning of "mikhtam" (NASB) in the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:8

Because the Lord Himself was the main focus of David’s attention and satisfaction, he knew no one would shake him in any major way from his stability in life (cf. Psalms 15:5 c). David described giving God first place in his life as having placed God at his right hand, the place of greatest honor and authority in the ancient East. Since David was a king, the place he gave God was especially honorable. Because David had delegated his defense to God, he knew his "right hand Man" would not fail... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 16:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 16:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 16:8

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