Psalms 16:2,3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This is a most precious portion, in which we find Christ claiming the privilege of covenant relation, and, at the same time, disclaiming all pretensions to merit, from any supposed good Jehovah could derive from the Mediator's righteousness. It is most evident, that Jehovah is not benefited by man's redemption, though it is to the praise of the glory of his grace. But it is the seed of Christ, the excellent of the earth, in whom Christ, as the wisdom-man set up from everlasting, always delighted, Proverbs 8:31. For their sakes Christ sanctified himself. John 17:19. But, secondarily, and subordinately, this precious portion, as referring to the seed of Christ, and their safety and happiness in him, becomes very delightful also. For then it is as if a child of God in Christ should say, O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, thou art my Adonai, my helper, my strength, my salvation: thus taking confidence in Jesus, and delight in his people.