Psalms 16
1 A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
A Poem by David. Preserve me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
My soul, you have said to the LORD, “You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing.”
3 As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
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 sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
5 Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.
6 The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance.
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 given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
8 I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall 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 is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
10 For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow 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 will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
