Psalms 16

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 16?

Psalm 16 (In Thy Presence Is Fulness Of Joy) — Brian Sauvé (2023) Psalms 16:1-11
The entire song is a close metrical rendering of Psalm 16, following its progression from trust and rejection of idolatry to secure inheritance, preservation from death, and eternal joy in God's presence.
I WILL WAIT — Torey D'Shaun & Kimani Jones (2024) Psalms 16:1-11
The second verse explicitly names Psalm 16 and invokes it as an affirmation of security in God amid weakness and bleak circumstances.
Feast of Your Faithfulness — Bethany Barnard (2021) Psalms 16:1
The opening plea directly reproduces the psalm's appeal for God to preserve the speaker.
Company — Limoblaze & Dena Mwana (2022) Psalms 16:2
The declaration that no good exists apart from God closely paraphrases David’s confession that he has no good beyond the Lord.
Needy — Joel Figueroa (2025) Psalms 16:2
The bridge directly adopts David’s confession that every good he possesses is found in God rather than independently of him. This supports the song’s central acknowledgment of dependence on God.
In the End — Everyday Sunday (2009) Psalms 16:2
The singer's realization that goodness cannot exist independently of God closely adapts the psalmist's declaration that he has no good apart from the Lord.
Everything You Are — AWAKE84 (2022) Psalms 16:5-6
The second verse closely reproduces Psalm 16's imagery of the Lord as portion and cup and of an inheritance marked out pleasantly. The bridge also echoes the psalm's declarations of stability and joy in God's presence.
Satisfy (You Prepare For Us A Table) — The Porter's Gate (2025) Psalms 16:5
Calling God both cup and portion adopts Psalm 16's distinctive image of the Lord himself as the worshiper's inheritance and sustenance.
The Worthy One - Live — New Life Worship, Lauren Smith (2024) Psalms 16:5
The description of Jesus as the singer's portion and cup closely reproduces the paired metaphors David uses for the Lord as his inheritance and security.
Bigger Everyday — Moses Bliss & Festizie & The membrane & Uwa & Chris Heaven & Temple (2021) Psalms 16:6
The reference to allotted boundary lines resting in favorable territory closely reproduces the psalm's description of a God-given and delightful inheritance.
Boundary Lines — Chris Tomlin (2014) Psalms 16:6-11
The song closely adapts the favorable boundary imagery of verse 6 and the commitment to keep God continually in view in verse 8. Its declaration of lasting joy also echoes the joy and eternal delight found in God's presence in verse 11.
By the Spirit — Pat Barrett (2021) Psalms 16:8
The spontaneous section directly invokes the psalmist’s practice of continually placing the Lord before himself, then develops it as sustained attention toward God.
We Shall Not Be Moved — Mavis Staples (2007) Psalms 16:8
The repeated declaration of immovability closely adapts the psalmist's assurance of steadfastness, changing an individual affirmation into a collective pledge. The song does not reproduce the verse's explicit explanation that God's presence provides this security.
Praise Is The Breakthrough — Housefires (2024) Psalms 16:8
The singer's deliberate focus on God followed by a declaration of stability closely parallels David's confidence that keeping the Lord continually before him prevents him from being shaken.
Enough For Me — Allie Paige (2017) Psalms 16:8-11
The convergence of God's right hand, a glad heart, abundant life, and elevated joy closely follows this psalm's description of security and fullness in God's presence.
There Blooms a Rose in Bethlehem — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Psalms 16:10
The prediction that Christ would die without undergoing bodily decay closely adapts this psalm’s promise. The song applies it to Jesus’ resurrection, following the interpretation given in Acts 2.
I'm Reminded — Fred Hammond (2013) Psalms 16:11
The song directly connects God's presence with complete joy, closely adapting the psalm's description of fullness of joy in God's presence.
Paradise — John Mark Pantana (2017) Psalms 16:11
The outro closely evokes the psalm's vision of abiding with God and experiencing enduring pleasure in God's presence.
Closer - Live — Covenant Worship & Joshua Dufrene & Nicole Binion (2014) Psalms 16:11
The pre-chorus directly reproduces the verse’s distinctive language about complete joy in God’s presence and everlasting pleasures, rearranging it into a statement of worship.
Here In Our Praise — Fred Hammond (2013) Psalms 16:11
The song links God's presence with enduring joy, closely adapting the verse's pairing of fullness of joy in God's presence and everlasting pleasures at his right hand.
King of Glory (Live) — CeCe Winans (2021) Psalms 16:11
The interlude directly adopts the psalm’s distinctive declaration that complete joy is found in God’s presence.
Vem Com Glória — Elaine de Jesus (2015) Psalms 16:11
The song pairs incomparable joy in God's presence with eternal pleasure associated with his hands. This closely adapts the psalm's pairing of fullness of joy before God and everlasting pleasures at his right hand.
All I Want - Live — Gateway Worship (2023) Psalms 16:11
The final chorus includes a direct declaration that complete joy is found in God's presence, closely reproducing the conclusion of Psalm 16.
Royalty — Byron Cage (2007) Psalms 16:11
The choir closely reproduces the verse's paired descriptions of complete joy in God's presence and everlasting pleasures at his right hand.
Heart's Delight — John Mark McMillan (2025) Psalms 16:11
The lyrics express a sense of joy and satisfaction in God's presence, which resonates with the promise of joy found in Psalm 16:11, where it speaks of fullness of joy in God's presence.
There Is Peace - Live — Planetshakers (2026) Psalms 16:11
The refrain closely echoes the psalm’s association of God’s presence with abundant joy. The shared pairing of divine presence and fullness of joy is specific enough to indicate a likely allusion.
The Worshipper's Song — Dunsin Oyekan (2024) Psalms 16:11
The repeated association of God’s presence with joy and delight closely paraphrases the psalm’s declaration that fullness of joy and lasting pleasures are found before God.
Get This Party Started - Live — Planetshakers (2025) Psalms 16:11
The chorus directly adopts the psalm's declaration that complete and enduring joy is found in God's presence.
Everything Is Changing - Live — The Belonging Co & Shantrice Laura (2022) Psalms 16:11
The bridge specifically locates complete joy in God's presence, closely restating the conclusion of Psalm 16.
It's in Your Presence — Nqubeko Mbatha (2020) Psalms 16:11
The song closely reflects David’s declaration that complete joy is found in God’s presence. Its repeated association of divine nearness with joy makes this a specific textual allusion rather than a merely general worship theme.

Psalms 16 (King James Version)

¹ Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

² O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

³ But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

⁴ Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.

⁵ The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

⁸ I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

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.