Psalms 16:6 - Exposition

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places . The "lines" which marked out the place of his abode (comp. Deuteronomy 32:9 ; Joshua 17:5 ). These had fallen to him "in pleasant places"—in Jerusalem and its near vicinity. Yea, I have a goodly heritage. Some explain "heritage" here by the "inheritance" of Psalms 16:5 . But the word used is different; and it is most natural to understand David's earthly heritage, or lot in life. This, he says, is "pleasing" or "delightsome" to him.