Psalm 16:4 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
2O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4Their 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.
5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 10:20
This verse explains that sacrifices to idols are not to God, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 16:4.
Isaiah 44:9
Both passages warn against the futility of idol worship.
Galatians 5:19-21
This passage lists the consequences of turning to false gods, similar to the sorrows mentioned in Psalm 16:4.
Source: Psalm 16:4