Psalms
“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 16:8
Psalms 16:8 (KJV) speaks to trust, God's presence, and confidence — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
Psalms 27:3“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 16:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 16:8 reads: "I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." The verse speaks to trust, God's presence, and confidence. 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 16:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." is Psalms 16:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 16:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 16:8 include Psalms 56:3, Isaiah 12:2, and Matthew 6:33. Reading them alongside Psalms 16:8 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Psalms 16:8?
Read Psalms 16:8 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.