Psalm 16
NET Bible
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, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.
2I say to the Lord, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.”
3As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –
4their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.
5Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
6It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.
7I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.
8I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
9So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
10You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.
11You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 16
- Psalm 16:7I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect…
- Psalm 16:11You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your…
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