Psalm 16

1 <A Poem by David. > Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.NHEB — Psalm 16:1

2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."NHEB — Psalm 16:2

3 As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.NHEB — Psalm 16:3

4 Their sorrows will multiply who pay a dowry for another. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.NHEB — Psalm 16:4

5 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. You made my lot secure.NHEB — Psalm 16:5

6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, beautiful is my inheritance.NHEB — Psalm 16:6

7 I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.NHEB — Psalm 16:7

8 I have put the LORD before me at all times. Because he is at my right hand I will never be upended.NHEB — Psalm 16:8

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.NHEB — Psalm 16:9

10 For you will not abandon my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay.NHEB — Psalm 16:10

11 You make known to me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.NHEB — Psalm 16:11