< Psalmorum 16 >
1 Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Multiplicatæ sunt infirmitates eorum: postea acceleraverunt. Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.
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 Dominus pars hæreditatis meæ, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues hæreditatem meam mihi.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Funes ceciderunt mihi in præclaris; etenim hæreditas mea præclara est mihi.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 Benedicam Dominum qui tribuit mihi intellectum; insuper et usque ad noctem increpuerunt me renes mei.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 Providebam Dominum in conspectu meo semper: quoniam a dextris est mihi, ne commovear.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Propter hoc lætatum est cor meum, et exsultavit lingua mea; insuper et caro mea requiescet in spe.
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 Quoniam non derelinques animam meam in inferno, nec dabis sanctum tuum videre corruptionem. (Sheol )
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol )
11 Notas mihi fecisti vias vitæ; adimplebis me lætitia cum vultu tuo: delectationes in dextera tua usque in finem.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”