Tehillim (Psa) 16
16
1Mikhtam. By David:
Protect me, God,
for you are my refuge.
2I said to Adonai, “You are my Lord;
I have nothing good outside of you.”
3The holy people in the land are the ones
who are worthy of honor; all my pleasure is in them.
4Those who run after another god
multiply their sorrows;
To such gods I will not offer
drink offerings of blood
or take their names on my lips.
5Adonai, my assigned portion, my cup:
you safeguard my share.
6Pleasant places were measured out for me;
I am content with my heritage.
7I bless Adonai, my counselor;
at night my inmost being instructs me.
8I always set Adonai before me;
with him at my right hand, I can never be moved;
9so my heart is glad, my glory rejoices,
and my body too rests in safety;
10for you will not abandon me to Sh’ol,
you will not let your faithful one see the Abyss.
11You make me know the path of life;
in your presence is unbounded joy,
in your right hand eternal delight.
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(A special psalm by David.)
The Best Choice
1Protect me, Lord God!
I run to you for safety,
2and I have said,
“Only you are my Lord!
Every good thing I have
is a gift from you.”
3Your people are wonderful,
and they make me happy,#16.3 Your people … happy: Or “I was happy worshiping gods I thought were powerful.”
4but worshipers of other gods
will have much sorrow.#16.4 but … sorrow: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
I refuse to offer sacrifices
of blood to those gods
or worship in their name.
5You, Lord, are all I want!
You are my choice,
and you keep me safe.
6You make my life pleasant,
and my future is bright.
7I praise you, Lord,
for being my guide.
Even in the darkest night,
your teachings fill my mind.
8 #
Ac 2.25-28. I will always look to you,
as you stand beside me
and protect me from fear.
9With all my heart,
I will celebrate,
and I can safely rest.
10 #
Ac 13.35. I am your chosen one.
You won't leave me in the grave
or let my body decay.
11You have shown me
the path to life,
and you make me glad
by being near to me.
Sitting at your right side,#16.11 right side: The place of power and honor.
I will always be joyful.
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