Psalms 16:9
Psalms 16:9 in Multiple Translations
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.
That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
Wherefore mine heart is glad and my tongue reioyceth: my flesh also doeth rest in hope.
Therefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:
Therefore I am glad and I [MTY, DOU] rejoice; I can rest securely
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 16:9
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Psalms 16:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לָ/כֵ֤ן
שָׂמַ֣ח
לִ֭בִּ/י
וַ/יָּ֣גֶל
כְּבוֹדִ֑/י
אַף
בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗/י
יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן
לָ/בֶֽטַח
לָ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
right
Prep | Adv
שָׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ֭בִּ/י
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יָּ֣גֶל
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּבוֹדִ֑/י
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗/י
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms | Suff
יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָ/בֶֽטַח
beṭach
H983
security
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 16:9
לָ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
שָׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
לִ֭בִּ/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וַ/יָּ֣גֶל
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
כְּבוֹדִ֑/י
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗/י
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
יִשְׁכֹּ֥ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
לָ/בֶֽטַח
beṭach
H983
"security"
Prep | N-ms
Security refers to a feeling of safety or refuge, like a place where one can feel protected, as the Bible describes God as a rock or fortress, providing assurance and hope to those who trust in Him.
Definition: 1) security, safety adv 2) securely
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: assurance, boldly, (without) care(-less), confidence, hope, safe(-ly, -ty), secure, surely. See also: Genesis 34:25; Isaiah 14:30; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 16:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 16:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 16:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 16:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 16:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 16:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
- Sermons on Psalms 16:9
Context — The Presence of the LORD
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. 11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 2:26 | Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, |
| 2 | Psalms 30:12 | that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 57:8 | Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 4 | Psalms 4:7–8 | You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
| 5 | Psalms 108:1 | My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. |
| 6 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 | Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. |
| 7 | Job 14:14–15 | When a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, until my renewal comes. You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands. |
| 8 | Luke 10:21–22 | At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” |
| 9 | Job 19:26–27 | Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! |
| 10 | Isaiah 26:19 | Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead. |
Psalms 16:9 Summary
[Psalms 16:9 tells us that when we trust in God and set Him always before us, our hearts can be glad and our tongues can rejoice, even in difficult times. This is because we know that God is our rock and our salvation, as stated in Psalms 18:2. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can experience joy and security, just like the psalmist, and live a life that is free from fear and anxiety, as promised in John 14:27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for the psalmist's glad heart and rejoicing tongue in Psalms 16:9?
The psalmist's heart is glad and his tongue rejoices because he has set the Lord always before him, as stated in Psalms 16:8, and he trusts in God's counsel and guidance, as mentioned in Psalms 16:7, which gives him confidence and joy.
How can we, like the psalmist, experience joy and security in our lives?
We can experience joy and security by setting the Lord always before us, as the psalmist did in Psalms 16:8, and trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What does it mean for the body to dwell securely, as mentioned in Psalms 16:9?
For the body to dwell securely means to live in a state of safety and protection, free from fear and anxiety, which is a result of trusting in God's care and provision, as promised in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19.
Is this verse only applicable to the psalmist, or can it be applied to our lives today?
This verse can be applied to our lives today, as the principles of trusting in God's guidance, setting Him always before us, and trusting in His sovereignty are timeless and universal, as seen in Hebrews 13:8, which states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can set the Lord always before me, like the psalmist, in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is glad and a tongue that rejoices, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, and how can I apply the principles of this verse to those areas?
- How can I balance the desire for physical security with the knowledge that my true security is in God, as stated in Psalms 16:9?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad,.... Because he had the Lord always in view; he was at his right hand, for his support and assistance, as well as because of what is expressed in the next verses: this is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. Therefore - because the Lord is at my right hand. My heart is glad - in the assurance of perfect deliverance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
Therefore; upon this ground and confidence. My heart; the proper seat of joy, and of all the affections. My glory; either, 1. My soul, which isindeed the glory of a man. Or rather, 2. My tongue, which also is a man’ s glory and privilege above all other living creatures, and the instrument of glorifying both God and man; and which is oft called a man’ s glory, as 57:8 108:1 149:5. And so this very word is translated . And thus the distinction between heart, and glory, and flesh is more certain and evident. Rejoiceth; or, exulteth, i.e. declares or expresseth my inward joy. For this verb signifies not so much internal joy, as the outward and visible demonstrations of it in words or gestures and carriages.
My flesh shall rest, i.e. my body shall quietly and sweetly rest in the grave, to which I am hastening. In hope, i.e. in confident assurance of its incorruption there, and of its resurrection to a blessed and immortal life, as it is explained, ,11. The flesh or body is in itself but a dead and senseless lump of clay, yet hope is here ascribed to it figuratively, as it is to the brute creatures, , because there is matter and foundation for such hope, if it were capable of it, the good promised and expected being certainly future.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
Psalms 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.Ver. 9. Therefore my heart is glad, &c.] That is, I am all over in very good plight, as well as heart can wish or need require; I do overly abound exceedingly with joy. God forgive me mine unthankfulness and unworthiness of so great glory (as that martyr, Mr Philpot, said). In all the days of my life I was never so merry as now I am in this dark dungeon, &c. Wicked men rejoice in appearance, and not in heart, 2 Corinthians 5:12; their joy is but skin deep, their mirth frothy and flashy, such as wetteth the mouth, but warmeth not the heart. But David is totus totus, quantus quantus exultabundus, his heart, glory, flesh (answerable, as some think, to that of the apostle, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, spirit, soul, and body), were all over joyed. My flesh shall also rest (or confidently dwell) in hope] Namely, in this world, as in a way faring lodging; then in the grave, as a place of safeguard and repose; and at last in heaven, as in its true and eternal mansion (Diodati).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
(9) Glory.—Heb., khabôd; but probably the poet wrote khabed, i.e., liver, or (comp. “reins” above, and the common use of the word “bowels”) heart. The LXX. paraphrase tongue. The passage was so quoted in Acts 2:25. (Comp. Psalms 57:8; Psalms 108:1.) “With the best member that I have” (Prayer Book). Shall rest in hope.—This follows the Vulg. The LXX. also have “shall tabernacle in hope.” The true rendering, however, is shall rest in security. In “heart, soul, flesh,” the poet comprises the whole living man. (Comp. 1 Thessalonians 5:23.) The psalmist feels that the body must share with the soul the immunity from evil which is insured by fellowship with God. Carried out to its full issue, the logical conclusion of this is the doctrine of immortality; but we must not see a conscious reference to it here.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
Verse 9. Therefore my heart is glad] Unutterably happy in God; always full of the Divine presence; because whatsoever I do pleaseth him. The man Christ Jesus must be constantly in communion with God, because he was without spot and blemish. My glory rejoiceth] My tongue, so called by the Hebrews, (see Psalms 57:8; Psalms 30:12,) because it was bestowed on us to glorify God, and because it is our glory, being the instrument of expressing our thoughts by words. See Dodd. But soul bids as fair to be the meaning. See Clarke on Acts 2:25, c. My flesh also shall rest in hope.] There is no sense in which these and the following words can be spoken of David. Jesus, even on the cross, and breathing out his soul with his life, saw that his rest in the grave would be very short: just a sufficiency of time to prove the reality of his death, but not long enough to produce corruption and this is well argued by St. Peter, Acts 2:31.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 16:9
9–11. The blessed outcome of this fellowship is joy, confidence, progress.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad - In view of this fact, that my confidence is in God alone, and my belief that he is my Protector and Friend. See the notes at Acts 2:26.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 16:9
9. My glory—The word generally means honour, majesty, renown; but here, the soul, as the most excellent part of man.
Sermons on Psalms 16:9
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Praise - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praise in the life of a believer. He shares his personal experience of going through inner conflicts and finding resolution |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 34 Psalm 133 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons explores Psalm 133, emphasizing the beauty of unity among God's people as they gather for sacred feasts in Jerusalem. He illustrates how the psalm reflects a vision of |
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Day of Pentecost 02 Acts 2: by J.M. Davies | In this sermon, Brother J.M. Davies discusses the importance of understanding the historical facts of the gospel, such as the death, sufferings, crucifixion, resurrection, and asce |
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What Do You Do When You're Overwhelmed? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares his personal struggle with feeling overwhelmed and at the end of his rope, expressing his frustrations to God. In a moment of despair, the Holy Spirit prompt |
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Praising the Lord in Holy Attire by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord in holy attire, highlighting that true praise, combined with holiness, drives away the enemy. He points out the extremes i |
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The Alarm by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wakefulness in the spiritual life. He starts by discussing the power of praise and how even birds sing with all their migh |
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The Alarum by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wakefulness in the spiritual life. He starts by discussing the power of praise and how even birds sing with all their migh |