Psalm 16 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides

Rest in the peaceful confidence of Psalm 16, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.

Psalm 16 is a prayer of trust, refuge, and joyful assurance in the Lord. David begins with the simple plea, “Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” As the Psalm unfolds, it speaks of God as our portion, our inheritance, our guide, and the One who shows us the path of life.

In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a calm space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 16 help you place your trust in the Lord, remember His nearness, and rest in the promise that “in thy presence is fulness of joy.”

Whether you are settling down for sleep, pausing for devotion, or seeking peace in the presence of God, may this gentle reading draw your heart toward quiet confidence, hope, and rest.

Psalm 16, King James Version.

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