Psalm 16 - The Golden Psalm

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Oct 31, 2022 · 4m

“Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You."

Psalm 16 begins with the title “A Michtam of David”. The word Michtam is of uncertain origin. Chapters 56-60 are Michtam psalms too. The word Michtam means "to engrave or sculptured writing." It comes from a noun meaning "gold." It is worthy of being written in gold. The Michtam psalms end on triumphant notes. They preserve the idea of resurrection. Martin Luther translated it as "a golden jewel." Spurgeon called this Psalm “The Golden Psalm.” Other…