Psalms
“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9
Psalms 16:9 (KJV) speaks to joy, hope, and rest — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 15:13“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalms 16:11“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalms 37:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 16:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 16:9 reads: "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope." The verse speaks to joy, hope, and rest. 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 16:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope." is Psalms 16:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 16:9?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 16:9 include Proverbs 10:28, Romans 15:13, and Habakkuk 3:18. Reading them alongside Psalms 16:9 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 16:9?
Read Psalms 16:9 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.