Psalms 16
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Psalms 16
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Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge. | Michtam. Of David. Keep me safe, O God: for in you I have put my faith. |
[O my soul], thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee. | O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you. |
As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight. | As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight. |
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another [god]: Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips. | Their sorrows will be increased who go after another god: I will not take drink offerings from their hands, or take their names on my lips. |
Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot. | The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right. |
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage. | Fair are the places marked out for me; I have a noble heritage. |
I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons. | I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night. |
I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. | I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved. |
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety. | Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope. |
For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption. | For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death. |
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. | You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever. |