Psalms 16
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
2 I have said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.
I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
3 As for the saints that are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom 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 exchange [the LORD] for another [god]: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names upon 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 The LORD 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 the LORD, who hath given me counsel: yea, my reins instruct me in the night seasons.
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
8 I have set the LORD always 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 is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall dwell in safety.
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 suffer thine 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 shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; in thy right hand there 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.
