Psalms 16

1A michtam Meaning of Heb. uncertain. of David.Protect me, O God, for I seek refuge in You.

2I say to GOD,“You are my Sovereign, my benefactor;there is none above You.”

3As to the holy and mighty ones that are in the land,my whole desire concerning them is that

4those who espouse another [god]may have many sorrows! in Ps. 89.6, 8, and ʼaddirim in 1 Sam. 4.8. I will have no part of their bloody libations;their names will not pass my lips.

5GOD is my allotted share and portion; You control my fate.

6Delightful country has fallen to my lot;lovely indeed is my estate.

7I bless GOD who has guided me;my conscience admonishes me at night.

8I am ever mindful of GOD’s presence—who is at my right hand; I shall never be shaken.

9So my heart rejoices,my whole being exults,and my body rests secure.

10For You will not abandon me to Sheol,or let Your faithful one see the Pit.

11You will teach me the path of life.In Your presence is perfect joy;delights are ever in Your right hand.