Psalm 16:1-11

  • Jehovah, the Source of goodness

    • “Jehovah is my portion” (5)

    • ‘My thoughts correct me at night’ (7)

    • ‘Jehovah at my right hand’ (8)

    • “You will not leave me in the Grave” (10)

A mikʹtam* of David. 16  Protect me, O God, for I have taken refuge in you.+  2  I have said to Jehovah: “You are Jehovah, my Source of goodness.  3  And the holy ones in the earth,The majestic ones, bring me great delight.”+  4  Those who pursue other gods multiply their sorrows.+ I will never pour out their drink offerings of blood,Nor will my lips mention their names.+  5  Jehovah is my portion, my allotted share,+ and my cup.+ You safeguard my inheritance.  6  Pleasant places have been measured out to me. Yes, I am content with my inheritance.+  7  I will praise Jehovah, who has given me advice.+ Even during the night, my innermost thoughts* correct me.+  8  I keep Jehovah before me constantly.+ Because he is at my right hand, I will never be shaken.*+  9  So my heart rejoices, my whole being* is joyful. And I reside* in security. 10  For you will not leave me in* the Grave.*+ You will not allow your loyal one to see the pit.*+ 11  You make known to me the path of life.+ In your presence* is abundant joy;+There is happiness* at your right hand forever.

Footnotes

^ Or “my deepest emotions.” Lit., “my kidneys.”
^ Or “will never stagger (totter).”
^ Lit., “my glory.”
^ Or “my flesh resides.”
^ Or “abandon my soul to.”
^ Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave of mankind. See Glossary.
^ Or possibly, “to see corruption.”
^ Lit., “With your face.”
^ Or “pleasantness.”

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