The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.
A 16:0 Meaning uncertain; perhaps a poem.Mikhtam of David [probably intended to record memorable thoughts].
1 Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.
2 I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You."
3 As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land,
They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
4 The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry];
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, my cup [He is all I need];
You support my lot.
6 The [boundary] lines [of the land] have fallen for me in pleasant places;
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.
7 I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my heart (mind) instructs me in the night.
8 I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory [my innermost self] rejoices;
My body too will dwell [confidently] in safety,
10 For You will not abandon me to Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead),
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. [Acts 13:35]
11 You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. [Acts 2:25-28, 31]