Psalms 16:1
Michtam of David. Preserve me, O *God: for I trust in thee.
Psalms 16:2
Thou my soul hast said to Jehovah, Thou art the Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; --
Psalms 16:3
To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said , In them is all my delight.
Psalms 16:4
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into my lips.
Psalms 16:5
Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Psalms 16:6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Psalms 16:7
I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
Psalms 16:8
I have set Jehovah continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.
Psalms 16:10
For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption.
Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.