Psalms 16
1 A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Preserve me, O God, for I trusted in You.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 You have said to YHWH, “You [are] my Lord”; My goodness [is] not above You;
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 For the holy ones who [are] in the land, And the honorable, all my delight [is] in them.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 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.
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.
5 YHWH [is] the portion of my share, and of my cup, You uphold my lot.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Indeed, a beautiful inheritance [is] for me.
The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
7 I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
8 I placed YHWH before me continually, Because [He is] at my right hand I am not moved.
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.
9 Therefore my heart has been glad, And my glory rejoices, Also my flesh dwells confidently:
Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 You cause me to know the path of life; In Your presence [is] fullness of joys, Pleasant things [are] by Your right hand forever!
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.
