Psalms 16
1 A writing of David. Keep me, O Lord; for I have hoped in you.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 I said to the Lord, You are my Lord; for you has no need of my goodness.
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 On behalf of the saints that are in his land, he has magnified all his pleasure in them.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Their weaknesses have been multiplied; afterward they hasted. I will by no means assemble their bloody meetings, neither will I make mention of 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 the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: you are he that restores my inheritance to me.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 The lines have fallen to me in the best places, yes, I have a most excellent heritage.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I will bless the Lord who has instructed me; my reins too have chastened me even till night.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Therefore my heart rejoiced an my tongue exulted; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. (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 ways of life; you will fill me with joy with your countenance: at your right hand [there are] delights for ever.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
