Psalms 16:8 cpdv — From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your win…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings, "

— Psalms 16:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 16 — Context

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Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.

6

I have cried out because you, O God, have listened to me. Incline your ear to me and heed my words.

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Make your mercies wonderful, for you save those who hope in you.

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From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings,

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from the face of the impious who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul.

10

They have concealed their fatness; their mouth has been speaking arrogantly.

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They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.

Psalms 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 16:8 say?
Psalms 16:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings, ”
Where is Psalms 16:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 16:8 in?
Psalms 16:8 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 16:8?
Psalms 16:8 reads (CPDV): “From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings, ” 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.
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