Psalm 16

1 Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.

The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiahs VictoryA Michtam of David.

2  O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.3 As for the saints who are on the earth, They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.5 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

PSALMS 16

The Best Choice

1 Protect me, [Lord] God!
I run to you for safety,

2 and I have said,
“Only you are my Lord!
Every good thing I have
is a gift from you.”

3 Your people are wonderful,
and they make me happy, t

4 but worshipers of other gods
will have much sorrow.t
I refuse to offer sacrifices
of blood to those gods
or worship in their name.

5 You, [Lord], are all I want!
You are my choice,
and you keep me safe.

6 You make my life pleasant,
and my future is bright.

7 I praise you, [Lord],
for being my guide.
Even in the darkest night,
your teachings fill my mind.

8  t I will always look to you,
as you stand beside me
and protect me from fear.

9 With all my heart,
I will celebrate,
and I can safely rest.

10  t I am your chosen one.
You won't leave me in the grave
or let my body decay.

11 You have shown me
the path to life,
and you make me glad
by being near to me.
Sitting at your right side, t
I will always be joyful.