Psalms 16:10

10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful[a] one see decay.

Psalms 16:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
ESV
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
NLT
10 For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
MSG
10 You canceled my ticket to hell - that's not my destination!
CSB
10 For You will not abandon me to Sheol; You will not allow Your Faithful One to see the Pit.

Psalms 16:10 In-Context

8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Numbers 16:30; Psalms 30:3; Psalms 31:17; Psalms 86:13; Hosea 13:14
  • 2. S 2 Kings 19:22
  • 3. S Job 17:14; Acts 2:31; Acts 13:35*

Footnotes 1

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