Psalms 16
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 O my soul, thou hast said to the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names into my lips.
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 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
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 hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
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 set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest 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 thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou permit thy Holy One to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
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.
