Psalms · Chapter 16 · Peace

Psalms 16:11 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 16

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more."

KJV · King James Version

"Thou wilt shew3045 me the path734 of life2416: in thy presence6440 is fulness7648 of joy8057; at thy right hand3225 there are pleasures5273 for evermore5331."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thou, wilt, shew, thy, while the WEB renders these as you, will, show, your. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 16:11 in Psalms 16

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 16:11 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 16. Read the full chapter →

v.9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
v.10 For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.
v.11 You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

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How to memorise Psalms 16:11

Psalms 16:11 contains 24 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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You will show me the path of life

YWSMTP
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In your presence is fullness of joy

IYPIFO
3

In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

IYRHTA

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 16:11

What does Psalms 16:11 say?

Psalms 16:11 reads: "You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 16:11 in?

Psalms 16:11 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 16:11 about?

Psalms 16:11 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace, with related themes including Life. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 16:11 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 16:11 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Thou wilt shew3045 me the path734 of life2416: in thy presence6440 is fulness7648 of joy8057; at thy right hand3225 there are pleasures5273 for evermore5331.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 16:11?

Psalms 16:11 is 24 words in the WEB translation (124 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 16:11?

To memorise Psalms 16:11, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 16:11 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 16:11 today?

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