Psalms 16 cross-references
Psalms 16 has 11 verses, which point to 196 other passages and are cited by 204. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Words characteristic of Psalms 16 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- בַּל bal “not” 3
- אַף aph “also” 3
- נָעִים naim “pleasant” 2
- יָמִין yamin “right” 2
- מָנָה manah “portion” 1
- תָּמַךְ tamakh “to grasp” 1
- שָׁוָה shavah “be like” 1
- שַׁחַת shachat “Pit” 1
- נָסַךְ nasakh “to pour” 1
- אַדִּיר addir “great” 1
- כִּלְיָה kilyah “kidney” 1
- כּוֹס kos “cup” 1
People in Psalms 16
- David 1
Psalms 16:1
[Michtam of David.] Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Points to (20)
- Isaiah 26:3–4 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed because he trusteth in thee. 16 votes
- Psalms 56:1 — [To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.]… 10 votes
- Psalms 31:23 — O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud… 10 votes
- Psalms 17:8 — Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 10 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:12 — For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have… 9 votes
- Psalms 116:6 — The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. 8 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Psalms 31:14 — But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. 6 votes
- Psalms 56:1 — [To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.]… 5 votes
- Psalms 11:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird… 4 votes
- Psalms 86:2 — Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 votes
Psalms 16:2
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
Points to (15)
- Psalms 73:25 — Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 18 votes
- Psalms 31:14 — But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. 9 votes
- Psalms 91:2 — I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 7 votes
- Psalms 89:26 — He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation. 7 votes
- Job 22:2–3 — Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? 7 votes
- John 20:28 — And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 6 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Psalms 73:25 — Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 21 votes
- Psalms 48:14 — For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. 11 votes
- Titus 3:8 — This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed… 8 votes
- Psalms 140:6 — I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. 6 votes
Psalms 16:3
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Points to (19)
- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 7 votes
- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 6 votes
- Proverbs 12:26 — The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 6 votes
- 2 Chronicles 6:41 — Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests,… 5 votes
- Acts 9:13 — Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at… 4 votes
- Malachi 3:17 — And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them,… 4 votes
Pointed to from (25)
- Colossians 1:2 — To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God… 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 — Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with… 8 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 8 votes
- Proverbs 8:31 — Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. 8 votes
Psalms 16:4
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
Points to (15)
- Exodus 23:13 — And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods,… 25 votes
- Joshua 23:7 — That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their… 16 votes
- Psalms 97:7 — Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. 11 votes
- Psalms 32:10 — Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. 11 votes
- Jonah 2:8 — They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. 10 votes
- Isaiah 57:6 — Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a… 8 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Hosea 2:17 — For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name. 7 votes
- Joshua 23:7 — That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their… 7 votes
- Exodus 23:13 — And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods,… 7 votes
- Zechariah 13:2 — And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols… 4 votes
Psalms 16:5
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Points to (25)
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 28 votes
- Psalms 142:5 — I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. 25 votes
- Lamentations 3:24 — The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 24 votes
- Psalms 119:57 — Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. 16 votes
- Psalms 23:5 — Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup… 16 votes
- Deuteronomy 32:9 — For the LORD’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. 13 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- Psalms 23:5 — Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup… 55 votes
- Luke 10:42 — But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 36 votes
- Lamentations 3:24 — The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 19 votes
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 19 votes
Psalms 16:6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Points to (11)
- Jeremiah 3:19 — But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the… 18 votes
- Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 12 votes
- Ephesians 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what… 12 votes
- Psalms 78:55 — He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of… 12 votes
- Psalms 21:1–3 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:21–23 — Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 11 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Micah 2:5 — Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD. 2 votes
Psalms 16:7
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Points to (20)
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 15 votes
- Psalms 63:6 — When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. 15 votes
- Psalms 17:3 — Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I… 15 votes
- Psalms 77:6 — I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. 14 votes
- Psalms 73:24 — Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 14 votes
- Psalms 42:8 — Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and… 10 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Psalms 73:24 — Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 13 votes
- Psalms 42:8 — Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and… 11 votes
- Psalms 17:3 — Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I… 8 votes
- Revelation 3:18 — I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou… 1 votes
Psalms 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Points to (10)
- Psalms 62:6 — He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. 58 votes
- Acts 2:25–28 — For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that… 53 votes
- Psalms 73:23 — Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 49 votes
- Psalms 121:5 — The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. 47 votes
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 34 votes
- Psalms 110:5 — The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. 30 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Psalms 55:22 — Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 86 votes
- Acts 2:25 — For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that… 58 votes
- Psalms 4:8 — I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. 33 votes
- Psalms 121:5 — The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. 18 votes
Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Points to (12)
- Acts 2:26 — Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 19 votes
- 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… 12 votes
- Psalms 57:8 — Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. 10 votes
- Psalms 4:7–8 — Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 votes
- 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. 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 — But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even… 6 votes
Pointed to from (21)
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 30 votes
- Colossians 1:27 — To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is… 14 votes
- Psalms 28:7 — The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly… 13 votes
- Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 12 votes
Psalms 16:10
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Points to (23)
- Acts 2:27–31 — Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 64 votes
- Acts 13:35–38 — Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 38 votes
- Psalms 49:15 — But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. 31 votes
- Revelation 1:18 — I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and… 22 votes
- Revelation 20:13 — And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them:… 9 votes
- Isaiah 14:9 — Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all… 9 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- John 20:9 — For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 24 votes
- Acts 2:27 — Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 21 votes
- Acts 13:35 — Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:4 — And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 15 votes
Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Points to (26)
- Acts 2:28 — Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 115 votes
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 60 votes
- Psalms 36:7–8 — How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of… 55 votes
- Revelation 7:15–17 — Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth… 44 votes
- Ephesians 3:19 — And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 40 votes
- Psalms 21:4–6 — He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. 35 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- Psalms 31:19 — Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for… 94 votes
- Psalms 23:6 — Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD… 50 votes
- Colossians 3:1 — If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of… 40 votes
- Psalms 36:8 — They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river… 38 votes