<< Psalm 16 >>
New American Standard ©


The LORD the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.

A Mikhtam of David.

1 Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
         I have no good besides You.”
3 As for the saints who are in the earth,
         They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.
4 The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied;
         I shall 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.
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
         Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.
7 I will bless the LORD who has counseled me;
         Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
8 I have set the LORD continually before me;
         Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;
         My flesh also will dwell securely.
10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;
         Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.
11 You will make known to me the path of life;
         In Your presence is fullness of joy;
         In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

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