Psalms 16 WBT
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 put my trust.
2[O my soul], thou hast said to the LORD, Thou [art] my Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee;
3[But] to the saints that [are] in the earth, and [to] the excellent, in whom [is] all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied [that] hasten [after] another [god]: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names into my lips.
5The LORD [is] the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines have fallen to me in pleasant [places]; yes, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
8I have set the LORD 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 rest in hope.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fullness of joy; at thy right hand [are] pleasures for evermore.
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