Psalm 16:11
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
King James Version
More of Psalm 16 on this sitePsalm 16:8-9 · Psalm 16:10
The path of life shown, fulness of joy in God's presence — quoted by Peter at Pentecost as proof of the resurrection (Acts 2:25-28).
Fulfillment References
Acts 2:28 Acts 13:35-37 Hebrews 12:2 John 17:24
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe joy at the Father's right hand is the joy of Christ's exalted position after the resurrection.
JewishDavid's personal trust in God through life and death.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ's resurrection and exaltation to the Father's right hand.
ProtestantPeter cites Psalm 16:10-11 as a unit in his Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:25-28).
AcademicPeter's midrashic interpretation of David's personal confidence as pointing to Christ.
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