Psalms 16
16
Psalm 16
The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.
A #16:0 Meaning uncertain; perhaps a poem.Mikhtam of David [probably intended to record memorable thoughts].
1Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.
2I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”
3As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land,
They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
4The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry];
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, my cup [He is all I need];
You support my lot.
6The [boundary] lines [of the land] have fallen for me in pleasant places;
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.
7¶I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my heart (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 [my innermost self] rejoices;
My body too will dwell [confidently] in safety,
10For You will not abandon me to Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead),
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. [Acts 13:35]
11You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. [Acts 2:25-28, 31]
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Psalms 16
16
(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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