Psalms 16

  1. 1

    A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

  2. 2

    I say to the Lord, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.”

  3. 3

    As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much—

  4. 4

    their troubles multiply; they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

  5. 5

    Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

  6. 6

    It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

  7. 7

    I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

  8. 8

    I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

  9. 9

    So my heart rejoices and I am happy; my life is safe.

  10. 10

    You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

  11. 11

    You lead me in the path of life. I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.