Psalm 16:8
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
I have setשִׁוִּ֬יתִי
(shiv·vi·ti)
7737b: to set, placea prim. root
the LORDיְהוָ֣ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
continuallyתָמִ֑יד
(ta·mid;)
8548: continuityfrom an unused word
beforeלְנֶגְדִּ֣י
(le·neg·di)
5048: in front of, in sight of, opposite tofrom nagad
me; Becauseכִּ֥י
(ki)
3588: that, for, whena prim. conjunction
He is at my right hand,מִֽ֝ימִינִ֗י
(mi·mi·ni)
3225: right handfrom an unused word
I will not be shaken.אֶמֹּֽוט׃
(em·mo·vt.)
4131: to totter, shake, slipa prim. root


















KJV Lexicon
I have set
shavah  (shaw-vaw')
to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
always
tamiyd  (taw-meed')
continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice
before me because he is at my right hand
yamiyn  (yaw-meen')
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south -- + left-handed, right (hand, side), south.
I shall not be moved
mowt  (mote)
to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall -- be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-)moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I keep the LORD in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

International Standard Version
I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm.

NET Bible
I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I have set Lord Jehovah in front of me at all times and he has been at my right hand that I shall not move.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I always keep the LORD in front of me. When he is by my side, I cannot be moved.

King James 2000 Bible
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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