Psalms 16 — ULB

A michtam of David.

16Verse 1Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
^{Verse 2}I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
^{Verse 3}As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
^{Verse 4}Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods
or lift up their names with my lips.
^{Verse 5}Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
^{Verse 6}Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
^{Verse 7}I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
^{Verse 8}I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
^{Verse 9}Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
^{Verse 10}For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit.
^{Verse 11}You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”