What does the Bible say about Psalm 16?

Psalm 16, attributed to David, opens with a plea for preservation and trust in God, emphasizing the psalmist’s dependence on the Lord. This psalm resonantly points to Jesus Christ, particularly in verses that are quoted in the New Testament, affirming His resurrection. Acts 2 and Acts 13 illustrate how the Apostle Peter and Paul interpreted this psalm as prophetic, identifying Christ as the Holy One who would not see corruption, thus linking it to the New Covenant and the believer's hope.