Psalms 16:5 · KJV
“The LORD {is} the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. {of mine...: Heb. of my part}”
— Psalms 16:5
Their sorrows shall be multiplied {that} hasten {after} another {god}: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. {hasten...: or, give gifts to another}
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant {places}; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Psalms 16 — Context
{But} to the saints that {are} in the earth, and {to} the excellent, in whom {is} all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied {that} hasten {after} another {god}: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. {hasten...: or, give gifts to another}
5The LORD {is} the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. {of mine...: Heb. of my part}
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant {places}; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Cross References
Psalms 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: {but} God {is} the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. {strength: Heb. rock}
Psalms 142:5
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou {art} my refuge {and} my portion in the land of the living.
Lamentations 3:24
The LORD {is} my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Psalms 119:57
CHETH. {Thou art} my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
Psalms 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. {anointest: Heb. makest fat}
Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portion {is} his people; Jacob {is} the lot of his inheritance. {lot: Heb. cord}
Psalms 89:20-37
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Psalms 89:4
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.