Psalm 16

1

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

2

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.”

3

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,

in whom is all my delight.[b]

4

The sorrows of those who run after[c] another god shall multiply;

their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out

or take their names on my lips.

5

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;

you hold my lot.

6

The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

7

I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;

in the night also my heart instructs me.[d]

8

I have set the Lord always before me;

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

9

Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being[e] rejoices;

my flesh also dwells secure.

10

For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,

or let your holy one see corruption.[f]

11

You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.