Psalms 16
1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 Sorrows will multiply to those who chase other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood, or speak their names with my lips.
Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips.
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.
The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
7 I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
