2-7-07 Psalms 16:1-3

Psalms 16: 1-3 (KJ21)

(A memorial Psalm of David)

Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my trust. O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, "Thou art my Lord; my goodness extendeth not to Thee, but to the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16: 1-3(NAS)

(A Mikhtam of David.)

Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in Thee. I said to the LORD, "Thou art my Lord; I have no good besides Thee. As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16: 1-3 (NIVUS)

(A miktam of David.)

Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing. As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16: 1-3(NLT)

(A psalm of David.)

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. I said to the LORD, "You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you. The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!

There have been many poems written to extol the greatness of Adonai, the Lord Most High. However, few surpass those written by Israel's King David, who was beloved of the God. David knew his Lord as a hedge of protection, who was always on guard. Through Him, David was preserved and saved, because he made Almighty God his refuge. David put his confidence and trust in the strong and all powerful God.

The Lord Jehovah was David's sovereign ruler. He knew Him as his Owner and the Master of his life. Compared to Yahweh, David's goodness was small, but he acknowledged the Lord as his benefactor, who made his life beautiful and better. He always saw God's bounty and favor, freely given to him. David understood the heart of his Father God.

David also knew that the goodness and kindness of God extended to all of His saints, those who have been made clean by the blood of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. Yeshua the Messiah of Israel is this same Lord and Christ who makes you holy, sanctifying and setting you apart for Himself. Through the Lord, you have been made worthy to receive God's excellencies and glory. He is always expanding your borders, so that others see you as great and honorable. Like David, you are gallant, noble, and powerful, for Jehovah the Lord takes pleasure and delight in you. In His eyes, you are highly valued.