Psalms 16
1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is 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 troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods or lift up their names with my lips.
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
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 Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (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 teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
