Psalms 16
1 A Precious Psalm of David. Preserve me, O GOD, for I have sought refuge in thee.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Thou hast said unto Yahweh, My Lord, art thou! My goodness, mounteth not unto thee.
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 It belongeth unto the holy ones, whom, in his own land, Yahweh, ennobleth, In whom is all his delight
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 They multiply their idols—another, have they purchased! I will not pour out their drink-offerings of blood, nor will 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 Yahweh, is mine allotted portion and my cup, Thou, art maintaining my lot.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 The lines, have fallen unto me, in pleasant places, Verily an inheritance that delighteth me.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I will bless Yahweh, who hath counselled me, —Surely, by night, shall mine impulses admonish me.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I have set Yahweh before me continually, because he is on my right hand, I shall not be shaken!
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Therefore, hath my heart rejoiced, and mine honour exulted, Yea, my flesh, shall settle down securely;
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 For thou wilt not abandon my soul to hades, neither wilt thou suffer thy man of lovingkindness, to see corruption: (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol h7585)
11 Thou wilt cause me to know, the path of life, —Fulness of joys before thee, Pleasures at thy right hand evermore.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
