Psalm 16
New American Standard Bible 2020
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.
RefugeInheritanceCounselJoy
1Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.
2I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.”
3As for the saints who are on the earth, They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.
4The pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
5¶The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot.
6The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.
7¶I will bless the Lord who has advised me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
8I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.
10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; You will not allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.
11You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 16
- Psalm 16:7¶I will bless the Lord who has advised me; Indeed, my mind instructs me…
- Psalm 16:11You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness…
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