Psalms 16:7

What does Psalms 16:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 16:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also <FI>in<Fi> the nights my reins instruct me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.

Context

v.6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.

v.7This passage

v.8I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 77:6

    I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.

  • Psalms 63:6

    When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.

  • Luke 6:12

    And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

  • Psalms 119:7

    I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

  • Psalms 119:148

    Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

  • Psalms 17:3

    Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

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