Psalms 16 · Verse 8

Psalms 16:8

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalms 16:8, King James Version

Psalms 16:8 in other translations

BSBI have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
WEBI have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
ASVI have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
YLTI did place Jehovah before me continually, Because--at my right hand I am not moved.
DARBYI have set Jehovah continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
BBEI have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
WebsterI have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

What does Psalms 16:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. With God's presence and aid he is sure of safety (Psa 10:6; 15:5; Joh 12:27, 28; He 5:7, 8).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 I have set the Lord always before me - This verse, and all to the end of Psa 16:11, are applied by St. Peter to the death and resurreetion of Christ. Act 2:25, etc. 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 Joh 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Psalms 16:8 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

שִׁוִּ֬יתִיshi.Vi.tiI have placedH7737
יְהוָ֣הYah.wehYahwehH3068
לְנֶגְדִּ֣יle.neg.Dito before meH5048
תָמִ֑ידta.MidcontinuallyH8548
כִּ֥יkiforH3588
מִֽ֝ימִינִ֗יmi.mi.Ni[he is] from right [hand] myH3225
בַּל\־bal-notH1077
אֶמּֽוֹט\׃'e.MotI will be shakenH4131

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 16:8

  • Psalms 62:6

    He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

  • Acts 2:25-28

    For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

  • Psalms 73:23

    Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

  • Psalms 121:5

    The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

  • Psalms 73:26

    My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  • Psalms 110:5

    The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.

  • Psalms 109:31

    For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

  • Hebrews 11:27

    By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • Psalms 15:5

    He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

  • Psalms 139:18

    If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I have.
139:18; Ac 2:25-28; Heb 11:27
he is.
73:23,26; 109:31; 110:5; 121:5
I shall.
15:5; 62:6

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Context

  • Psalms 16:7

    I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

  • Psalms 16:8

    I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  • Psalms 16:9

    Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

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Psalms 16:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		A Jehová he puesto siempre delante de mí: porque está á mi diestra no seré conmovido.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je me suis toujours proposé l’ Éternel devant moi; parce qu’il est à ma droite je ne serai pas ébranlé.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich habe Jehova stets vor mich gestellt; weil er zu meiner Rechten ist, werde ich nicht wanken.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		A resistentibus dexteræ tuæ custodi me ut pupillam oculi. Sub umbra alarum tuarum protege me