Psalms 16:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

שִׁוִּ֬יתִי יְהוָ֣ה לְנֶגְדִּ֣י תָמִ֑יד כִּ֥י מִֽ֝ימִינִ֗י בַּל־אֶמּֽוֹט׃

Transliteration

šiwwîtî YHWH before me tāmîd because from-ymînî bal-ʾemmôṭ

Grammar Details

*šiwwîtî*: perfect verb, 1st person singular - I have set/placed
*YHWH*: divine name - LORD
before me: preposition with 1st person suffix - before/in front of me
*tāmîd*: adverb - continually/always
from-*ymînî*: preposition + noun with 1st person suffix - from my right hand
*bal*-*ʾemmôṭ*: negative particle + imperfect verb, 1st person singular - I will not be shaken

Word Meanings

*šiwwîtî*: I have set/I have placed/I have put
*YHWH*: LORD/Yahweh/Jehovah (divine name)
*tāmîd*: continually/always/perpetually
*ymînî*: my right hand/my right side (position of honor/strength)
*ʾemmôṭ*: I will be shaken/I will be moved/I will slip

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 73:23 : 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden{H8804)} me by my right hand.
Ps 110:5 : 5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Ps 121:5 : 5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Acts 2:25-28 : 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
Ps 73:26 : 26 My flesh and my heart faileth{H8804)}: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Ps 109:31 : 31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
Ps 15:5 : 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Ps 62:6 : 6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved{H8735)}.
Ps 139:18 : 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
Heb 11:27 : 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

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