Not Abandoned to Sheol | Psalm 16:1-11

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How did David celebrate his relationship with God?

How would David better speak of the Christ than himself in Psalm 16:1-11?

How can we well celebrate our relationship with God and the prospect of eternal life?

Not Abandoned to Sheol | Psalm 16:1-11 | Hope in Psalm
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A prayer of David.

Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

I say to YHWH, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.”

As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much – their troubles multiply; they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

YHWH, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure. It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

I will praise YHWH who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

I constantly trust in the YHWH; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.