Psalm 16:5-6
(Today’s post is part of a series on Psalm 16. You can find all the posts on my Psalm 16 page.)
Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup;
You have made my lot secure.
6The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. Psalm 16:5-6 (NIV)
Lord – Yahweh – God’s proper name
Assigned – set aside for one particular person or purpose
Portion – ration, serving, measurement
Cup – container used to hold something together
Lot – portion, position, path of life
Secure – keep, hold tight, make sure
Boundary – measuring line
Fallen – landed, ended up
Pleasant – agreeable, sweet, good
Inheritance – something received as a gifting, usually from one in line above you
In these verses David addresses God as Yahweh, which is God’s proper name.
He is not referring to any of God’s attributes or characteristics, he is talking directly to God.
David is acknowledging the Lord has chosen what his portion and lot in life will be.
He is also saying he realizes God has set the boundaries of his life and that they have fallen in a good way.
He is sure he will have a good life and future because of this.