Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 16

Psalm 16, traditionally known as Michtam of David, is widely interpreted as the Golden Psalm or the Psalm of the Precious Secret. While the title suggests a composition of surpassing excellence worthy of inscription in gold, the sources indicate its true value lies in its prophetic revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. The apostles Peter and Paul provide the key to this mystery, arguing that the text cannot refer to David, who saw corruption, but must speak of the Messiah.

The Psalm depicts Christ in his human nature, praying for preservation and placing his trust solely in Jehovah. It reveals his motive for ministry: his goodness extends not to God, who is already infinitely glorious, but to the saints on earth, whom he regards as the excellent and in whom is all his delight. In contrast to those who hasten after other gods, Christ refuses any fellowship with sin or idolatry.

A central theme is the speaker's satisfaction with his specific lot; he declares the Lord to be the portion of his inheritance and cup. Despite the sorrows of his mission, he views his destiny and his redeemed people as a pleasant and goodly heritage. Supported by divine counsel and setting the Lord always before him, he remains unmoved even in the face of death. The Psalm concludes with a triumphant assurance of resurrection. Christ rejoices that his soul will not be left in the separate state of spirits, nor his body see corruption, but that he will enter the path of life to enjoy fulness of joy at God's right hand for evermore.

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