Psalms 16
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 O my soul, thou hast said to the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names into 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 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou permit thy Holy One 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 show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
