Psalms 16
1 A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Preserve me, O God, for I trusted in You.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 You have said to YHWH, “You [are] my Lord”; My goodness [is] not above You;
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 For the holy ones who [are] in the land, And the honorable, all my delight [is] in them.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is 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 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 YHWH [is] the portion of my share, and of my cup, You uphold my lot.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Indeed, a beautiful inheritance [is] for me.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I placed YHWH before me continually, Because [He is] at my right hand I am not moved.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Therefore my heart has been glad, And my glory rejoices, Also my flesh dwells confidently:
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (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 teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
