Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

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Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

Psalm 16 with Augustine – The Lord as Our Inheritance

Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more (v. 4), not for their destruction, but so they will long for the Physician. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips. But by a spiritual change what they have been will be forgotten. They will no longer be called sinners, or enemies, or even mortals, but rather righteous, and my brothers and sisters, and children of God who are at peace. LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup (v. 5). For together with me they will possess this inheritance: the Lord himself. Let others choose for themselves portions, earthly and temporal, to enjoy; the portion of believers is the Lord eternal. Let others drink of deadly pleasures, the portion of my cup is the Lord. I keep my eyes always on the LORD (v. 8). Even among things that pass away, I keep my eyes on him who lives forever, anticipating that to him I will return after passing through temporary things. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. For he shows me favor, so that I may remain with him. You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence (v. 11). You will fill us with joy, so we will seek nothing further, when we see you face to face.