1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.16.1 Michtam: or, A golden Psalm
2Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.16.1 Michtam: or, A golden Psalm
3O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
4O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
5But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
6But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
7Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.16.4 hasten…: or, give gifts to another
8Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.16.4 hasten…: or, give gifts to another
9The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.16.5 of mine…: Heb. of my part
10The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.16.5 of mine…: Heb. of my part
11The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
12The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
13I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
14I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
15I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
16I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
17Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.16.9 rest…: Heb. dwell confidently
18Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.16.9 rest…: Heb. dwell confidently
19For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
20For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
21Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
22Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.