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Psalm 16:8 (NASB)

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

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Bible Commentary

Psalm 16:8 is a Bible verse from the New Testament where King David is grounding himself in the way of the Lord, and keeping God first in his life. As we travel along our spiritual journey with Christ, we gain knowledge of the truth and grow in our faith. We learn lessons along the way as God reveals truths to us through His Word.

We learn how to put Him first in our lives, which is the first and greatest commandment (Deuteronomy 6:5). As we grow in spiritual maturity and knowledge, our confidence increases.

This can be a great place to be, but we must also be careful. The greater our spiritual maturity, the more subtle the lies and attacks by our enemy, the devil. What we could once recognize and conquer through our one-on-One relationship with Christ, now becomes more difficult to overcome.

The issue can be so evident to someone else, while it may be completely masked to us. In Psalm 16:8 King David said, “I have set the Lord always before me.” The word “set” in Hebrew means: to level, equalize, resemble.

We must seek spiritual counsel from someone whose spiritual maturity is at or above our own level. We sometimes need the spiritual gifts of others to pour into us, so a hidden truth can be revealed and we can be healed and set free.

This is how we “set the Lord always before us,” as Psalm 16:8 says. Like the light He shines on our path one day at a time, it should be out in front of us so we can see the way (Psalm 119:105).

Unlocking the Truth – Right-Hand Man

We’ve often heard the term, “right-hand man,” referring to a significant helper in someone’s life. Psalm 16:8 says the same thing, “…because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”

The Lord is our Helper, Encourager, Healer and Best Friend. But note the position of the Lord in King David’s life:

First, “I have set the Lord always before me.”

Secondly, “…because he is at my right hand…”

The words “right hand” in Hebrew means: the right hand or side of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous). Generally, we are stronger on our dominant side, usually the right side. Jesus Christ is at our right hand. He is the source of our strength. King David said in Psalm 16:8, “because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”

The devil, our enemy, seeks to knock us out of this perfect order. “Moved” in Hebrew means: to waver, to slip, shake, fall, slide, be out of course.

This is the devil’s goal—to make us waver, slip or fall and be separated from God’s protection. If there is a particular area in our lives where something or someone else has the Lord’s rightful place as leader, then we are uncovered and unprotected in that area. It could be financial, relational, etc.

Indecision is Fear

Maybe you are steadfast in your faith about money. You trust Him deeply as your Provider. And then suddenly, you lose your job. You have a strong trust in God as your Provider, but you are fearful. Are you going to be “moved,” or are you going stand fast in faith, believing the Lord is before you and at your right hand? Remember the definition: out of course, to waver, slip, fall.

You might not recognize a fear of the unknown (What’s going to happen?), or the fear of indecision (Should I do this or that?). Both are very subtle, but very real forms of fear.

These also call for a strong trust in the Lord. You trust Him as your Provider, and you must also trust Him with whatever happens tomorrow, and then stand fast in whatever decision you make—because He is with you at your right hand no matter what you decide.

Don’t waver in indecision. Don’t let the devil move you.

Psalm 16:8 says, “I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Study the Bible verse of Psalm 16:8 to be reassured that He is with you, no matter what. We shall not be moved!

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