Neville Goddard on Psalms 16:1-2 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Psalms 16 in context

Scripture Focus

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

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

Psalms 16:1-2

Biblical Context

The psalm asks for protection from God and states a trust in the Lord, while acknowledging that personal virtue alone does not secure safety.

Neville's Inner Vision

In Neville's reading, 'Preserve me, O God' becomes a declaration that the sole reality worth trusting is the I AM within. 'In thee do I put my trust' means you choose to align with that inner consciousness as your security. The phrase 'O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord' is the soul recognizing a ruling inner presence; it is the lordship of the divine within, replacing the ego's uncertain judgments. The line 'my goodness extendeth not to thee' is not a denial of virtue but a reminder that true goodness is not earned by external deeds; it flows from alignment with the inner Lord. Read this as a practical teaching: cultivate the awareness of the I AM as your sole authority, and life unfolds in accordance with that inner state. Trust, in Neville’s sense, is not waiting for outcomes but acknowledging the one power within you that shapes them.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Close your eyes and silently declare, 'I am preserved by the Lord within me,' and feel the steady assurance of that inner Lord guiding every moment.