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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 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. I have regarded myself always as in the presence of God; I have endeavored always to feel that, his eye was upon me. This, too, is one of the certain characteristics of piety, that we always feel that we are in the presence of God, and that we always act as if his eye were upon us. Compare the notes at Acts 2:25.Because he is at my right hand - The right hand was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 16:8

Psalms 16:8. I have set the Lord always before me I have always presented him to my mind 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 chiefly in his own person, and with special regard to himself, but now he appears to be transported by the Spirit of prophecy, to be carried above himself, and to have an eye to the man Christ Jesus only, who is, and was, the end of the law, and the great subject... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 16:1-11

Psalms 14-17 Godly people in ungodly societyContinuing the theme of Psalms 10-13 (concerning the godly person who is downtrodden), the psalmist notes what happens when people refuse to acknowledge God and live as if he does not care about their actions. The result is a corrupt society (14:1-3). Because they have rejected God they have rejected the true standard by which to judge good and evil. They live solely for themselves, with no consideration for others and no thought for God (4). But in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 16:8

I have set, &c. Quoted in Acts 2:25-28 ; Acts 13:35 . not be moved. Compare Psalms 15:5 . read more

Thomas Coke

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

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

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

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 16:1-11

The Ps. is the confident and joyous prayer of one whose highest satisfaction is in God and in good men (Psalms 16:2-3), who renounces all the ways of idolatry (Psalms 16:4), and who finds in God not only ample wealth and happiness for the present (Psalms 16:5-7), but also a continuous prospect of the truest life (Psalms 16:8-11). The Ps. is quoted in Acts 2:25; Acts 13:35 as a prophecy of the Resurrection of Christ. While this is not its primary reference, and while the language does not... read more

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