Psalm 16
Young's Literal Translation
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 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!
Verses to memorize from Psalm 16
- Psalm 16:7I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also [in] the nights my reins…
- Psalm 16:11Thou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys [is] with Thy…
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