Psalmorum 16
1 Psalmus 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 eius, 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 Multiplicatae 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 hereditatis meae, et calicis mei: tu es, qui restitues hereditatem meam mihi.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Funes ceciderunt mihi in praeclaris: etenim hereditas mea praeclara 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 laetatum est cor meum, et exultavit 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 h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol h7585)
11 Notas mihi fecisti vias vitae, adimplebis me laetitia 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!”
