Psalms
“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Psalms 16:10
Psalms 16:10 (KJV) speaks to resurrection hope, hope in Christ, and salvation — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”
1 Peter 1:3“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
John 11:26“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”
Mark 16:6“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
Matthew 4:16
Common questions
What does Psalms 16:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 16:10 reads: "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." The verse speaks to resurrection hope, hope in Christ, and salvation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 16:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." is Psalms 16:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 16:10?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 16:10 include John 11:25, 1 Peter 1:3, and John 11:26. Reading them alongside Psalms 16:10 deepens the theme of resurrection hope.
How can I pray with Psalms 16:10?
Read Psalms 16:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.