Psalms 16:5
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”Psalms 16:5
What Does Psalms 16:5 Mean?
Psalms 16:5 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 16, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 16:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Luke 10:42“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”Psalms 73:26“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”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“Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.”Genesis 15:1“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”Deuteronomy 32:9“For the LORD’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.”Psalms 116:13“I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.”Psalms 73:25“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”Psalms 119:111“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.”Psalms 89:20“I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:”Numbers 18:20“And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.”Psalms 9:4“For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.”Psalms 89:4“Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.”Psalms 119:65“Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.”Isaiah 53:12“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”Jeremiah 10:16“The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.”Job 22:25“Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.”Psalms 21:7“For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”
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