Thematic Bible

Psalm 16:1

Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you.

Psalm 16:2

[Oh my soul] you have said to Yahweh, "You [are] my Lord. I have no good apart from you."

Psalm 16:3

With regard to [the] saints who [are] in the land, they [are the] noble ones in [whom is] all my desire.

Psalm 16:4

Those [who] hurry [after] another [god] increase their sorrows. I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, nor take up their names on my lips.

Psalm 16:5

Yahweh [is] the portion [which is] my share and my cup. You hold my lot.

Psalm 16:6

[The] measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Yes, [my] inheritance is delightful for me.

Psalm 16:7

I will bless Yahweh who advises me; yes, [at] night my {innermost being} instructs me.

Psalm 16:8

I have set Yahweh before me always. Because [he is] at my right hand I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:9

Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices. Yes, my body will dwell in safety,

Psalm 16:10

for you will not abandon my soul to Sheol; you will not give your faithful one to see [the] grave.

Psalm 16:11

You will make known to me [the] path of life. In your presence [is] fullness of joy. At your right hand [are] pleasures forever.