Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
What this verse means
Real, lasting joy is found in God's presence, not in perfect circumstances.
A short prayer
Lord, show me the path of life today, and let Your presence be my joy.
Read in context — Psalms 16
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Proverbs 16:3
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”Romans 15:13
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 15:57