Psalms 16:5
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
Psalms 16:5 — King James Version
Verse 5 of 11 in Psalms chapter 16 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 16:5 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.”
- American Standard Version
- “Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.”
Psalms 16 — full chapter (King James Version)
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I 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 in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my . The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.