Psalms 16
1 A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 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.
Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips.
5 Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
7 I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
8 I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
9 That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
10 For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
