Psalms 16
1 The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Preserve me, O God, for I trusted in You.
2 I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
You have said to YHWH, “You [are] my Lord”; My goodness [is] not above You;
3 As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
For the holy ones who [are] in the land, And the honorable, all my delight [is] in them.
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 griefs are multiplied, [who] have hurried backward; I do not pour out their drink-offerings of blood, Nor do I take up 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.
YHWH [is] the portion of my share, and of my cup, You uphold my lot.
6 The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Indeed, a beautiful inheritance [is] for me.
7 I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
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 placed YHWH before me continually, Because [He is] at my right hand I am not 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 has been glad, And my glory rejoices, Also my flesh dwells confidently:
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For You do not leave my soul to Sheol, Nor give 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 cause me to know the path of life; In Your presence [is] fullness of joys, Pleasant things [are] by Your right hand forever!
