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Psalms 16:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD is my share of inheritance and fills my cup; you take care of what I have in life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God himself is his greatest treasure and inheritance, and that God personally watches over and provides for his life.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel, inheritance typically meant land or property passed down through families, as seen in the division of the Promised Land among the tribes. Psalm 16 is attributed to David, who uses this imagery to declare that God Himself is his true inheritance and sustainer. This highlights the deep trust in God's provision over material wealth.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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