Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. New Living Translation I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. English Standard Version I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Berean Standard Bible I have set the LORD always 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. New King James Version I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. New American Standard Bible I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. NASB 1995 I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. NASB 1977 I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Legacy Standard Bible I have set Yahweh continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Amplified Bible I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Christian Standard Bible I always let the LORD guide me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Holman Christian Standard Bible I keep the LORD in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. American Standard Version I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Contemporary English Version I will always look to you, as you stand beside me and protect me from fear. English Revised Version I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. GOD'S WORD® Translation I always keep the LORD in front of me. When he is by my side, I cannot be moved. Good News Translation I am always aware of the LORD's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me. International Standard Version I have set the LORD before me continuously; because he stands at my right hand, I will stand firm. Majority Standard Bible I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. NET Bible I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended. New Heart English Bible I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Webster's Bible Translation I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. World English Bible I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI placed YHWH before me continually, "" Because [He is] at my right hand I am not moved. Young's Literal Translation I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because -- at my right hand I am not moved. Smith's Literal Translation I set Jehovah before me always: for from my right hand I shall not be moved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI set the Lord always in my sight: for he is at my right hand, that I be not moved. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I keep the LORD always before me; with him at my right hand, I shall never be shaken. New Revised Standard Version I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have set the LORD always before me; Surely He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Brenton Septuagint Translation I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved. Audio Bible Context The Presence of God…7I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me. 8I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.… Cross References Acts 2:25-28 David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. / Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, / because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. ... Acts 2:31 Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. Acts 13:35 So also, He says in another Psalm: ‘You will not let Your Holy One see decay.’ Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 1 Peter 3:14-15 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” / But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” John 8:29 He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” John 16:32 “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Philippians 4:5-7 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. / Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Treasury of Scripture I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. I have Psalm 139:18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 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: … Hebrews 11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. he is Psalm 73:23,26 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand… Psalm 109:31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul. Psalm 110:5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. I shall Psalm 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. Psalm 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. Jump to Previous Always Continually Hand Moved Right Shaken Surely TimesJump to Next Always Continually Hand Moved Right Shaken Surely TimesPsalm 16 1. David, in distrust of merits, and hatred of idolatry5. He shows the hope of his calling, of the resurrection, and life everlasting I have set The Hebrew word used here is "שִׁוִּיתִי" (shivviti), which means to place or set something in a particular position. This phrase indicates a deliberate and conscious decision by the psalmist, David, to focus his attention and life on the LORD. It suggests an intentional act of prioritizing God above all else, reflecting a heart fully devoted to Him. In a spiritual sense, it calls believers to actively choose to keep God at the center of their lives, acknowledging His sovereignty and guidance. the LORD always before me Because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I have setשִׁוִּ֬יתִי (šiw·wî·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7737: To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel always תָמִ֑יד (ṯā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice before me. לְנֶגְדִּ֣י (lə·neḡ·dî) Preposition-l | first person common singular Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before Because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He is at my right hand, מִֽ֝ימִינִ֗י (mî·mî·nî) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south I will not בַּל־ (bal-) Adverb Strong's 1077: A failure, nothing, not at all, lest be shaken. אֶמּֽוֹט׃ (’em·mō·wṭ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall Links Psalm 16:8 NIVPsalm 16:8 NLT Psalm 16:8 ESV Psalm 16:8 NASB Psalm 16:8 KJV Psalm 16:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 16:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 16:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 16:8 French Bible Psalm 16:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 16:8 I have set Yahweh always before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |