Psalms 16 ASV
Summary: A psalm of confident trust headed "A Miktam of David," Psalm 16 rejects other gods ("those who run after another god shall have their sorrows multiplied," v. 4) in favor of the LORD as the psalmist's chosen portion and cup. Its central hope is protection beyond death itself: "you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption" (v. 10), language quoted by Peter and Paul in Acts 2 and 13 in connection with the resurrection. It closes on "fullness of joy" and "pleasures forevermore" in God's presence (v. 11).
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.
2O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.
3As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god: Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips.
5Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
8I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
11Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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