Psalms 16:7
“I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.”
Psalms 16:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will bless the Lord, who hath given me understanding: moreover my reins also have corrected me even till night.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
- DARBYDarby
- I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also in the nights my reins instruct me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will bless the Lord, who gives me counsel; even at night, my Spirit instructs me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will bless the Lord, who gives me counsel; even at night, my Spirit instructs me.
Context: Psalms 16
5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
About Psalms 16: In You Alone I Trust
In Psalm 16, David expresses a deep trust in God as his refuge and the source of all his blessings. Despite the dangers and temptations around him, David declares that he will not be shaken because he has set the Lord always before him. He acknowledges that God is the only one who can truly satisfy and assures himself that God will never abandon him.
Commentary
Psalm 16 reminds us that our trust in God should not waver despite the challenges we face. David's confidence in God stems from a close relationship with Him, as he makes God his constant companion and source of guidance. David's declaration that he will not be moved also echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah, who encouraged the faithful to trust in the Lord forever because He is an everlasting rock. Today, we can take comfort in these same promises, knowing that God is always with us and will never leave or forsake us.