Psalm 16
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Chapter overview
Psalm 16 chooses refuge and faithful community over rival loyalties. God is the psalmist's portion and counsel, making an assigned inheritance beautiful and opening a secure path filled with joy.
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1A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Preserve me, O God, for I trusted in You.
2You have said to YHWH, “You [are] my Lord”; My goodness [is] not above You;
3For the holy ones who [are] in the land, || And the honorable, all my delight [is] in them.
4Their griefs are multiplied, [who] have hurried backward; I do not pour out their drink-offerings of blood, || Nor do I take up their names on my lips.
5YHWH [is] the portion of my share, and of my cup, || You uphold my lot.
6Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, || Indeed, a beautiful inheritance [is] for me.
7I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
8I placed YHWH before me continually, || Because [He is] at my right hand I am not moved.
9Therefore my heart has been glad, || And my glory rejoices, || Also my flesh dwells confidently:
10For You do not leave my soul to Sheol, || Nor give your Holy One to see corruption.
11You cause me to know the path of life; In Your presence [is] fullness of joys, || Pleasant things [are] by Your right hand forever!
Verses to memorize from Psalm 16
- Psalm 16:7I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins…
- Psalm 16:11You cause me to know the path of life; In Your presence [is] fullness…
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