Psalm 16:8

The Passion Translation

Because I set you, Yahweh, always close to me, my confidence will never be weakened, for I experience your wraparound presence every moment.

Cross References

Psalm 121:5

Yahweh himself will watch over you; he’s always at your side to shelter you safely in his presence.

Psalm 62:6

For he alone is my safe place. His wraparound presence always protects me as my champion defender. There’s no risk of failure with God! So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me?

Psalm 73:23

Yet, in spite of all this, I still belong to you; you hold me by my right hand.

Psalm 110:5

The Lord stands in full authority to shatter to pieces the kings who stand against you on the day he displays his terrible wrath.

Psalm 73:26

Lord, so many times I fail; I fall into disgrace. But when I trust in you, I have a strong and glorious presence protecting and anointing me. Forever you’re all I need!

Psalm 109:31

For you stand right next to the broken ones as their saving hero to rescue them from all their accusers!

Hebrews 11:27

Holding faith’s promise Moses abandoned Egypt and had no fear of Pharaoh’s rage because he persisted in faith as if he had seen God who is unseen.

Psalm 15:5

They never crush others with exploitation and they would never be bought with a bribe against the innocent. Those who do these things will never be shaken; they will stand firm forever.

Psalm 21:8

Your almighty hands have captured your foes. You uncovered all who hate you and you seized them.

Psalm 62:3

But look at these who want me dead, shouting their vicious threats at me! The moment they discover my weakness, they all begin plotting to take me down.

Psalm 62:7

God’s glory is all around me! His wraparound presence is all I need, for the Lord is my Savior, my hero, and my life-giving strength.