Psalms 16
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for I trust in thee.
A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
2 Thou [my soul] hast said to Jehovah, Thou art the Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee; —
I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
3 To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent [thou hast said], In them is all my delight.
As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into my lips.
Those who run after other gods will face a lot of trouble. I will not participate in their offerings of blood, I will not even speak the names of their gods.
5 Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
7 I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
8 I have set Jehovah continually before me; because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.
That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (Sheol h7585)
11 Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
