Psalms 16:9

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Therefore my heart {H3820} is glad {H8055}, and my glory {H3519} rejoiceth {H1523}: my flesh {H1320} also shall rest {H7931} in hope {H983}.

so my heart is glad, my glory rejoices, and my body too rests in safety;

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.

Commentary on Psalm 16:9 (KJV)

This verse is a powerful expression of the psalmist's confidence and hope, rooted in the relationship with God described in the preceding verses. It follows the declaration that God is his portion, his inheritance, his counselor, and is always present with him.

Key Themes and Messages:

  • Joy and Gladness: The trust and security found in God lead directly to inner joy ("heart is glad") and outward expression ("glory rejoiceth," referring to the soul or inner being).
  • Hope Beyond Present Circumstances: The psalmist anticipates a future state of rest and security.
  • Security in Death (and Resurrection): The phrase "my flesh also shall rest in hope" is particularly significant. While it means the body will rest securely even in death, in the context of the entire psalm and its New Testament interpretation, it strongly points towards the hope of resurrection.

Linguistic Insights:

  • "Glory" (כָּבוֹד, kavod): Can refer to honor, splendor, or often the soul or inner self, emphasizing that the psalmist's whole being rejoices.
  • "Rest" (שָׁכַן, shakan): Means to dwell, abide, or settle down securely. The flesh will abide securely, even in the grave.
  • "Hope" (בֶּטַח, betach): Means security, confidence, trust. The rest is not a mere cessation, but a secure abiding grounded in trust and expectation.

Cross-References:

This verse, along with others in Psalm 16, is quoted in the New Testament to demonstrate that David spoke prophetically of the resurrection of Christ.

  • Acts 2:25-28 - Peter quotes Psalm 16, applying it to Jesus' resurrection, stating that God would not leave His soul in hell (Hades) nor allow His Holy One's flesh to see corruption.
  • Acts 13:35 - Paul similarly quotes this psalm in a synagogue, arguing that it refers to Christ, who was raised from the dead and did not see corruption.

Practical Application:

For believers today, this verse offers profound comfort and assurance. Because of Christ's resurrection (which this psalm foreshadows), our hope is not limited by death. We can experience joy and peace now, knowing that our future, including the rest of our bodies, is secure in God's hands, culminating in the hope of our own resurrection.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Acts 2:26

    Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

  • Psalms 30:12

    To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

  • Psalms 57:8

    Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.

  • Psalms 4:7

    Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.

  • Psalms 4:8

    I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

  • Psalms 108:1

    ¶ A Song [or] Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

  • Job 19:26

    And [though] after my skin [worms] destroy this [body], yet in my flesh shall I see God:

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