< Psalms 16 >
1 A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
A writing of David. Keep me, O Lord; for I have hoped in you.
2 I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
I said to the Lord, You are my Lord; for you has no need of my goodness.
3 As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
On behalf of the saints that are in his land, he has magnified all his pleasure in them.
4 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.
Their weaknesses have been multiplied; afterward they hasted. I will by no means assemble their bloody meetings, neither will I make mention of their names with my lips.
5 Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: you are he that restores my inheritance to me.
6 Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
The lines have fallen to me in the best places, yes, I have a most excellent heritage.
7 I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
I will bless the Lord who has instructed me; my reins too have chastened me even till night.
8 I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
Therefore my heart rejoiced an my tongue exulted; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol )
because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. (Sheol )
11 You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy with your countenance: at your right hand [there are] delights for ever.