Psalms 16
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for I trust in thee.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Thou [my soul] hast said to Jehovah, Thou art the Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee; —
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent [thou hast said], In them is all my delight.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into 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 Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I have set Jehovah continually before me; because [he is] at my right hand, I shall 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 rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy 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 Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
