Psalms 16:10 net — You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

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

— Psalms 16:10, NET Bible

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Psalms 16:10 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
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ASV
“For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption. ”
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WEB
“For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.”
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DRB
“They have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.”
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BBE
“For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death.”
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KJVA
“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
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Psalms 16 — Context

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

I constantly trust in the LORD; 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.

Psalms 16:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 16:10 say?

Psalms 16:10 in the NET Bible reads: “You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.”

Where is Psalms 16:10 in the Bible?

Psalms 16:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 10.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 16:10.

What translation should I read Psalms 16:10 in?

Psalms 16:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 16:10?

Psalms 16:10 reads (NET): “You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 16:10 net — You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

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