Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 16:7

7. I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel ; my reins also instruct me in the night-seasons .

Heb. consulted for me, (i. e.) By his wise and gracious Counsel hath provided so good an heritage for me, and withal inspired that Counsel and Wisdom into me, by which I have chosen the Lord for my Portion, and am so fully satisfied with him.

(i. e.) My inward thoughts and affections (which are commonly signified by the Reins, as Psal. 7. 9. and 26. 2. and 73. 21. and 139. 13. Ier. 11. 20. and 12. 2. and 17. 10.) being inspired and moved by the holy Spirit.

(i. e.) Direct me what course to take, how to please and serve God, and to put my whole Trust and Confidence in him, as it follows.

Not only in the day time, but also in the night, when others are asleep, but my mind is working upon God, and the things of God, and improving the silence and leasure, and solitude of the night to holy Meditations, and the exciting of my affections towards God.