Psalms 16:8
Psalms 16:8 in Multiple Translations
I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I haue set the Lord alwayes before me: for hee is at my right hand: therefore I shall not slide.
I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because — at my right hand I am not moved.
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.
I know that Yahweh is always with me. He is beside me; so nothing will ◄perturb me/cause me to be worried►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 16:8
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Psalms 16:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
שִׁוִּ֬יתִי
יְהוָ֣ה
לְ/נֶגְדִּ֣/י
תָמִ֑יד
כִּ֥י
מִֽ֝/ימִינִ֗/י
בַּל
אֶמּֽוֹט
שִׁוִּ֬יתִי
shâvâh
H7737
be like
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/נֶגְדִּ֣/י
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep | Suff
תָמִ֑יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מִֽ֝/ימִינִ֗/י
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
Prep | N-fs | Suff
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
אֶמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
to shake
V-Niphal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 16:8
שִׁוִּ֬יתִי
shâvâh
H7737
"be like"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
This word means to set or place something, and it is used to describe the act of leveling or equalizing something. It can also mean to adjust or compare things, and it is used in various contexts in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to agree with, be or become like, level, resemble 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be like 1a2) equivalent (participle) 1a3) to set, place 1a4) setting (participle) 1b) (Piel) to level, smooth, still 1c) (Hiphil) to make like 1d) (Nithpael) to be alike Aramaic equivalent: she.vah (שְׁוָה "be like" H7739A)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: avail, behave, bring forth, compare, countervail, (be, make) equal, lay, be (make, a-) like, make plain, profit, reckon. See also: 2 Samuel 22:34; Psalms 131:2; Psalms 16:8.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לְ/נֶגְדִּ֣/י
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
תָמִ֑יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מִֽ֝/ימִינִ֗/י
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
אֶמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
"to shake"
V-Niphal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Definition: 1) to totter, shake, slip 1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip 1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown 1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop 1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, [idiom] exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip. See also: Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 62:3; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 16:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 16:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 16:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 16:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 16:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 16:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
- Sermons on Psalms 16:8
Context — The Presence of the LORD
6The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.
7I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
8I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. 10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 62:6 | He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. |
| 2 | Acts 2:25–28 | David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’ |
| 3 | Psalms 121:5 | The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. |
| 4 | Psalms 73:23 | Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. |
| 5 | Psalms 73:26 | My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
| 6 | Psalms 110:5 | The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. |
| 7 | Psalms 109:31 | For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul. |
| 8 | Hebrews 11:27 | By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. |
| 9 | Psalms 15:5 | who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken. |
| 10 | Psalms 139:18 | If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You. |
Psalms 16:8 Summary
This verse means that when we remember that God is always with us, we can feel safe and confident. Just like how having a trusted friend by our side can make us feel brave, knowing that God is at our right hand gives us the courage to face life's challenges. As it says in Psalms 23:4, even in the darkest times, God is with us, and we can trust in His goodness and love. By setting our minds on God and trusting in His presence, we can live without fear, just like David did, and find joy and peace in our relationship with Him, as seen in Psalms 16:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'set the LORD always before me'?
To set the LORD always before us means to constantly remember and consider His presence, just as David did in Psalms 16:8, and to prioritize our relationship with Him, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37.
How does knowing God is at my right hand give me confidence?
Knowing God is at our right hand, as stated in Psalms 16:8, gives us confidence because it reminds us of His power and protection, similar to what is described in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10, where God promises to be with us and guide us.
What does it mean to 'not be shaken'?
To not be shaken, as mentioned in Psalms 16:8, means to remain steadfast and unmovable in our faith, despite life's challenges, just as the apostle Paul encourages in 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Colossians 2:5, where believers are called to stand firm in their faith.
How can I apply this verse to my daily life?
We can apply Psalms 16:8 to our daily lives by continually seeking God's presence and guidance, as David did, and trusting in His power and protection, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can intentionally 'set the LORD always before me' in my daily life?
- How does remembering God's presence affect my decisions and actions?
- In what ways do I feel 'shaken' or unstable, and how can I apply the truth of Psalms 16:8 to those areas?
- What are some practical ways I can prioritize my relationship with God, just as David did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 16:8
I have set the Lord always before me, Not his fear only, or the book of the law, as Jarchi interprets it, but the Lord himself; or, "I foresaw the Lord always before my face", Acts 2:26; as Christ is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
i.e. I have always presented him to my mind as my rule and scope, as my witness and judge, as my patron and protector, in the discharge of my office, and in all my actions. Hitherto David seems to have spoken in his own person, and with special respect to himself; but now he seems to have been transported by a higher, inspiration of the Spirit of prophecy, and to be carried above himself, and to have an eye to the man Christ Jesus, who is and was the end of the law, and the great scope of all the prophets, and to speak of himself only as a type of Christ, and with more special respect unto Christ, in whom this and the following verses were much more truly and fully accomplished than in himself. Christ as man did always set his Father’ s will and glory before him, as he himself oft declareth, especially in St. John’ s Gospel. He is at my right hand, to wit, to strengthen me, (for the right hand is the chief seat of a man’ s strength, and, instrument of action,) to protect, assist, and comfort me, as this phrase signifies, 90:5. And this assistance of God was necessary to Christ as man. I shall not be moved, or, removed, either from the discharge of my duty, or from the attainment of that glory and happiness which is prepared for me. Though the archers shoot grievously at me, and both men and devils seek my destruction, and God sets himself against me as an enemy, withdrawing his favour from me, and filling me with deadly sorrows, through the sense of his anger; yet I do not despair, but am assured that God will deliver me out of all my distresses.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
Psalms 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.Ver. 8. I have set the Lord always before me] Heb. I have equally set, or proposed. The apostle translateth it, "I foresee the Lord always before my face," Acts 2:25. I set the eye of my faith full upon him, and suffer it not to take to other things; I look him in the face, oculo irretorto, as the eagle looketh upon the sun; and oculo adamantino, with an eye of adamant, which turns only to one point; so here, I have equally set the Lord before me, without irregular affections and passions. And this was one of those lessons that his reins had taught him, that the Holy Spirit had dictated unto him. Because he is as my right hand] To help me that I fall not, saith R. David, or as a thing that I cannot but remember, as being of continual use to me. It is as necessary to remember God, as to draw breath, saith Chrysostom. I shall not be moved] i.e.
Not greatly moved, as Psalms 62:2. Though Satan stand at the right hand of a godly man, to resist and annoy him, Zechariah 3:1, yet so long as God is at his right hand, to assist and comfort him, and he at God’ s right hand, Psalms 45:9 (which is a place of honour and safety), he cannot be moved. The gates of hell shall never prevail; Christ, our Samson, hath flung them off their hinges.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
(8) At my right hand.—Comp. Psalms 109:31; Psalms 110:5; Psalms 121:5. The image seems to be a military one: the shield of the right-hand comrade is a protection to the man beside him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
Verse 8. I have set the Lord always before me] This verse, and all to the end of Ps 16:11, are applied by St. Peter to the death and resurrection of Christ. Acts 2:25, c. In all that our Lord did, said, or suffered, he kept the glory of the Father and the accomplishment of his purpose constantly in view. He tells us that he did not come down from heaven to do his own will, but the will of the Father who had sent him. See John 17:4. He is at my right hand] That is, I have his constant presence, approbation, and support. All this is spoken by Christ as man. I shall not be moved.] Nothing can swerve me from my purpose nothing can prevent me from fulfilling the Divine counsel, in reference to the salvation of men.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 16:8
8. The true ‘practice of the Presence of God’ (Psalms 119:30; Psalms 18:22). The LXX has, I beheld the Lord always before my face. at my right hand] As advocate (Psalms 109:31), or champion (Psalms 110:5; Psalms 121:5). A warrior defending another person would naturally stand on his right.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 16:8
I have set the Lord always before me - By night as well as by day; in my private meditations as well as in my public professions.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 16:8
8. Set the Lord always before me—Acting as under his eye, and “as seeing Him who is invisible,” Hebrews 11:27. At my right hand— Close to me, and at the place for most opportune aid.
Sermons on Psalms 16:8
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(Steps Towards Spiritual Perfection) - My Soul by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He highlights the tendency of people to rely on others for spiritual nourishment, |
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Learning the Fear of God (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and turning away from sin, drawing insights from the book of Job as the first book written by God in the Bible. It highlights t |
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Things Unshakable - an Unshakable Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and trusting that they are for our own good. He compares our relationship with God to that of a pare |
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Keys to Spiritual Growth - Part 6 by John MacArthur | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth by glorifying God in various aspects of our lives. It highlights the need for unity in the body of Christ, the use of spir |
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Living for Eternity 1 - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seizing every moment that Jesus gives us, reflecting on how Jesus was always ready to address needs and challenges, unlike our tendency to |
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Studies in Psalm 16:-01 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing how people often use technology without fully understanding how it works. He then shares a story about a doctor who operated on a b |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 42 | He's Alive by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker encourages listeners to engage with the historical narratives in the Bible by using their imagination and asking questions. He uses the example of Paul' |