Psalms 16
1 The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
Michtam. Of David. Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith.
2 I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you.
3 As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.
4 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.
Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips.
5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.
6 The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
Fair are the places marked out for me; I have a noble heritage.
7 I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.
8 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.
I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
9 Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death. (Sheol h7585)
11 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.
You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.
