Psalm 16

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Salvation in Death.

A #16:0 Possibly Epigrammatic Poem or Atonement PsalmMikhtam of David.

1 Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.

2 * 16:2 Or O my soul, you said I said to the Lord, "You are *16:2 Or the Lordmy Lord;

I have nothing good besides You."

3 As for the *16:3 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s peoplesaints who are on the earth,

* 16:3 Lit They, even the They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.

4 * 16:4 Lit Their pains, they who acquired The pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied;

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 and my cup;

You support my lot.

6 The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.

7 I will bless the Lord who has advised me;

Indeed, my *16:7 Lit kidneys, figurative for inner manmind 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 rejoices;

My flesh also will dwell securely.

10 For You will not abandon my soul to *16:10 I.e., the netherworldSheol;

You will not *16:10 Lit giveallow Your *16:10 Or godly oneHoly One to *16:10 Or see corruption; or the pitundergo decay.

11 You will make known to me the way of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.