Psalms 16 YLT
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).
1A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.
2Thou hast said to Jehovah, `My Lord Thou art;' My good is not for thine own sake;
3For the holy ones who are in the land, And the honourable, all my delight is in them.
4Multiplied are their griefs, Who have hastened backward; I pour not out their libations of blood, Nor do I take up their names on my lips.
5Jehovah is the portion of my share, and of my cup, Thou--Thou dost uphold my lot.
6Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Yea, a beauteous inheritance is for me.
7I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also in the nights my reins instruct me.
8I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because--at my right hand I am not moved.
9Therefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:
10For Thou dost not leave my soul to Sheol, Nor givest thy saintly one to see corruption.
11Thou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys is with Thy presence, Pleasant things by Thy right hand for ever!
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