Psalm 16:11 (BSB)

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

From Psalms 16. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Psalm 16:11

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Psalm 16:1-11: PSALM 16. In the beginning David commends himself to the protection of God. He then meditates upon the benefits which he received from God, and thereby stirs himself up to thanksgiving. By his service, it is true, he could in no respect be profitable to God, but he, notwithstanding, surrenders and devotes himself entirely to him, protesting that he will have nothing to do with superstitions.
  • C.H. Spurgeon (Reformed Baptist), The Treasury of David on Psalm 16:11: "Thou wilt shew me the path of life." To Jesus first this way was shown, for he is the first begotten from the dead, the first-born of every creature. He himself opened up the way through his own flesh, and then trod it as the forerunner of his own redeemed. The thought of being made the path of life to his people, gladdened the soul of Jesus.
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Psalm 16:8-11: All these verses are quoted by St. Peter in his first sermon, after the pouring out of the Spirit on the day of pentecost (Act 2:25-28); and he tells us expressly that David in them speaks concerning Christ and particularly of his resurrection.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt show me the path of life,.... Not the way of life and salvation for lost sinners, which is Christ himself; but the resurrection of the dead, which is a passing from death to life; and was shown to Christ, not doctrinally, or by illuminating his mind, and leading him into the doctrine of it, for so he himself has brought it to light...