Psalm 16:8
(Today’s post is part of a series on Psalm 16. You can find all the posts on my Psalm 16 page.)
I have set the Lord always before me.
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
Set – placed, put in that spot
Lord – Yahweh
Before – in front of; ahead of
Right hand – a symbol of God’s divine blessing, favor, protection
Shaken – fall, slip, slide; scared, unsteady, uncertain
In this verse, David says he puts God always before him.
He is telling us he keeps God first and foremost in his heart and mind, and in his life.
David knows God is walking with him through life (at his right hand).
He knows that because of this He doesn’t have to feel unsteady or scared.
He knows he won’t stumble.
David can look to God for strength, courage, and comfort.
An important part of our faith walk is setting the Lord always before us.