Psalms 16:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The term "Psalms" refers to a collection of songs and prayers in the Old Testament, often attributed to David. These psalms express a wide range of emotions and spiritual experiences, including trust in God and gratitude for divine guidance, reflecting a deep personal relationship with the Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Preserve me, O God -Keep me; guard me; save me. This language implies that there was imminent danger of some kind - perhaps, as the subsequent part of the psalm would seem to indicate, danger of death. SeePsalms 16:8-10. The idea here is, that God was able to preserve him from the impending danger, and that he might hope he would do it. For in thee do I put my trust -That is, my hope is in thee. He had no other reliance than God; but he had confidence in him - he felt assured that there was safety there.

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