1 <A Poem by David. > Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge. NHEB — Psalm 16:1
2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing." NHEB — Psalm 16:2
3 As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight. NHEB — Psalm 16:3
4 Their sorrows will multiply who pay a dowry for another. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips. NHEB — Psalm 16:4
5 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. You made my lot secure. NHEB — Psalm 16:5
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, beautiful is my inheritance. NHEB — Psalm 16:6
7 I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons. NHEB — Psalm 16:7
8 I have put the LORD before me at all times. Because he is at my right hand I will never be upended. NHEB — Psalm 16:8
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety. NHEB — Psalm 16:9
10 For you will not abandon my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay. NHEB — Psalm 16:10
11 You make known to me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. NHEB — Psalm 16:11