Psalms 16:7
“I will blesse the Lord, who hath giuen me counsell: my reines also instruct me in the night seasons.”
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Psalms 16:7 Context
5The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6The lines are fallen vnto mee in pleasant places; yea, I haue a goodly heritage. 7I will blesse the Lord, who hath giuen me counsell: my reines also instruct me in the night seasons. 8I haue set the Lord alwaies before me: because hee is at my right hand, I shall not be moued. 9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory reioyceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
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Other Translations for Psalms 16:7
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
- King James Version
I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.
- Basic English Bible
I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
- Darby Bible
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
- Webster's Bible
I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
- World English Bible
I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel; yea, in the night seasons my reins instruct me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 16:7
16:7 The Lord - Hath inspired that wisdom into me, by which I have chosen the Lord for my portion, and am so fully satisfied with him. Reins - My inward thoughts and affections, being inspired and moved by the holy spirit. Instruct - Direct me how to please God, and put my whole trust in him. Night - Even when others are asleep, my mind is working upon God, and improving the silence and solitude of holy meditations.