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Psalms 16:1-11

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Psalm 16

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

A Mikhtam of David.

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

2I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

I have nothing good besides You.”

3As for the saints who are on the earth,

They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.

4The 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.

5The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;

You support my lot.

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

Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.

7I will bless the Lord who has advised me;

Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

8I have set the Lord continually before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;

My flesh also will dwell securely.

10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;

You will not allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

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

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.