Psalms 16:11

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.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 16

5 songs meet this passage

  • Sailor Song · Gigi Perez

    strains against Psalms 16:11

    The psalm locates true fullness of joy and favor in God's presence; here that language is repurposed for a lover's approval instead.

  • “I got the cure, you see”

    Beautiful People · David Guetta & Sia

    strains against Psalms 16:11

    The psalmist locates true fullness of joy in God's presence, while the song offers partying itself as the remedy for emptiness.

  • “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”

    Happy (From "Despicable Me 2") · Pharrell Williams

    strains against Psalms 16:11

    Scripture locates lasting joy and fullness in God's presence, whereas the song treats happiness as a self-contained, self-sustaining truth.

  • “Forever, forever worship You”

    I Can Only Imagine · MercyMe

    resonates with Psalms 16:11

    The psalmist's hope of fullness of joy and eternal pleasures in God's presence matches the song's eternal worship vision.

  • “I don't want to stop at all”

    Don't Stop Me Now · Queen

    strains against Psalms 16:11

    The song chases an endless high of its own making, while the Psalm points to fullness of joy found in God's presence, a different source entirely.

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