Psalms 16
1 A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
A writing of David. Keep me, O Lord; for I have hoped in you.
2 I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
I said to the Lord, You are my Lord; for you has no need of my goodness.
3 As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
On behalf of the saints that are in his land, he has magnified all his pleasure in them.
4 Those who run after other gods will face a lot of trouble. I will not participate in their offerings of blood, I will not even speak the names of their gods.
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.
5 Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: you are he that restores my inheritance to me.
6 The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
The lines have fallen to me in the best places, yes, I have a most excellent heritage.
7 I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
I will bless the Lord who has instructed me; my reins too have chastened me even till night.
8 I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.
9 That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
Therefore my heart rejoiced an my tongue exulted; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
10 For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (Sheol h7585)
because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
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.
