Psalms 16:5

The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 16:5

BSB
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
AKJV
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.
CPDV
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
ERV
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
NHEB
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. You made my lot secure.
SMT
Jehovah the portion of my part and of my cup: thou didst hold up my lot.

Commentary for Psalms 16:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 16:5
Summary
Divine allocation secures complete spiritual inheritance permanently
Event
Inheritance affirmation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise