Psalms 16
1 [A Poem by David.] Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."
I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
3 As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
4 Their sorrows will multiply who pay a dowry for another. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
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.
5 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. You made my lot secure.
Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, beautiful is my inheritance.
The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
7 I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
8 I have put the LORD before me at all times. Because he is at my right hand I will never be upended.
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
10 For you will not abandon my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (Sheol h7585)
11 You make known to me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
