Psalms 16
1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate 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.
Those who run after other gods will face a lot of trouble. I will not participate in their offerings of blood, I will not even speak the names of their gods.
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
6 The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.
The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
7 I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives 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 me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (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 shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
