Psalms 16
1 The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.
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: my goodness extends not to you;
3 As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, 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 shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into 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 the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.
6 The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a goodly 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 bless the LORD, who has given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
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 set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall 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.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall 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 leave my soul in hell; neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. (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 show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more.
