This psalm is titled A Michtam of David. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; j I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for k the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. In David's eyes the saints are already the glorified, in whom his delight centres; while, as he knows, a future full of anguish is in store for the idolatrous, and their worship, yea, their very names are an abomination to him. He said: 18 I love you, O L ord, my strength. English Standard Version; Psalm 16 Psalm 16. A Psalm of David, f the servant of the L ord, g who addressed the words of this h song to the L ord on the day when the L ord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 11:1take refuge. The ESV ® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version ®) copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. That’s what David is feeling and what he wants to express in poetry. So often, the psalms are a means of communicating an emotion of the author. I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." 16 A h Miktam 1 of David. 56, title; 57, title; 60, title]Miktam#:1 Probably a musical or liturgical term of David. The ESV ® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Psalm 16:1-11 ESV. Let’s turn to Psalm 16 for this Psalm 16 commentary. 1Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16 – The Benefits of a Life-Commitment to God. 4 The sorrows of those who run after 3 another god shall multiply; This Psalm 16:4 forms a perfect antithesis to Psalm 16:3. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! Psalm 16 Commentary: Introduction. Psalm 16 - ESV: Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. 3As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. You Will Not Abandon My SoulA #[Ps. Listen to Psalm 16 using the ESV Bible online. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. In Psalm 16, I believe the emotion that David is expressing is this: Satisfaction with God. 2. Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Preserve me, O God, for in you I #See Ps. 1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I i take refuge. ESV ® Text Edition: 2016. I say to the 2I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." Try it for 30 days FREE. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Psalm 16 - A Miktam* of David. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and …