“"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption."”
Psalms 16:10
Summary
Psalm 16 is a psalm of David that expresses a confident trust in God as his source of refuge and security. David begins by proclaiming his trust in God and acknowledges that apart from God, he has no good thing. He describes the joy of being in the company of the godly and contrasts it with the sorrows of those who pursue other gods. The psalmist delights in God's providential care, recognizing that God is his portion and cup, and that his future is secure in God's hands. He rejoices in the counsel and instruction that God provides, which brings him comfort even in the night. David concludes with an unwavering assurance that God will not abandon him to death, but will show him the path of life. In God's presence, he finds fullness of joy and eternal pleasures.