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Radak on Psalms 16:2

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2 ‎[1] **Thou (fern.) hast said to the Lord, Thou art my Sovereign Lord:** – He addresses his soul and says: Thou hast said and confessed to the Lord that He is thy God and Sovereign Lord; and such (address) is proper for thee; and thou shalt say unto Him likewise:

‎[2] **The good I do is not unto Thee:** – They (Rashi and Rabbi Moses ha-Cohen ibn Giktilla) have interpreted (the clause): "The good which Thou doest to me it is not incumbent upon Thee to do, for I am not worthy of it, but it is entirely due to Thy loving-kindness." And my revered father, of blessed memory, has interpreted: "The good I do is not done to Thee," meaning that it does not reach Thee (personally), for one cannot dispose for, or help, or give to Thee; but it is

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Version: R. David Kimhi on the first book of Psalms, Translated by R.G. Finch, London, 1919

Source: https://www.nli.org.il/he/books/NNL_ALEPH002055445

License: Public Domain

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