Psalm 16

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Salvation in Death.

¹Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.

²I said to the Lord , “You are my Lord;[#16:2 Or O my soul, you said; #16:2 Or the Lord]

I have nothing good besides You.”

³As for the saints who are on the earth,[#16:3 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people]

They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.

⁴The pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied;[#16:4 Lit Their pains, they who acquired]

I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

⁵¶The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;

You support my lot.

⁶The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.

⁷¶I will bless the Lord who has advised me;

Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

⁸I have set the Lord continually before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

⁹Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;

My flesh also will dwell securely.

¹⁰For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;[#16:10 I.e., the netherworld]

You will not allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

¹¹You will make known to me the way of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.