^16:1 Preserve me, O God, because I take refuge in you. ^16:2 You, my soul, have said to Jehovah, You are my Lord. I have no good beyond you.

    ^16:3 As for the holy ones who are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.

    ^16:4 Their sorrows will be multiplied who give gifts for another god. Their drink-offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names upon my lips.

    ^16:5 Jehovah is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup. You maintain my lot. ^16:6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a fine heritage. ^16:7 I will praise Jehovah, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

    ^16:8 I beheld Jehovah always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. ^16:9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices. My flesh also will dwell in hope.

    ^16:10 Because you will not leave my soul to Sheol, nor will you allow your holy man to see corruption.

    ^16:11 You made known to me the path of life. You will fill me of joy with your countenance.