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God as Your Inheritance
Commentators explain that like the ancient Levites who received God instead of land, the believer's ultimate treasure and inheritance is God Himself. This choice provides a deep, unshakable satisfaction that worldly possessions cannot offer. As John Calvin notes, true godliness means being so fully satisfied with God alone that we covet nothing besides Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 16:5
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance - In contradistinction from idols. The margin here is, “of my part.” The word properly …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 16:5
19th Century
Bishop
The portion. — There is an allusion here to the Levitical portion (Numbers 18:20): I am thy portion and thine inhe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 16:5
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.
One of the great houses of nobility has for its motto…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 16:5
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance. Here the Psalmist explains his sentiments more clearly. He shows the reason why he separates hi…
John Gill
On Psalms 16:5
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord [is] the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup ,
&c.] This is said by Christ as a priest, and in allusi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…