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Psalms 16

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Psalm 16
A miktam#16.0 Perhaps inscription of David.
1Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you.
2I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord.
Apart from you, I have nothing good.”
3Now as for the “holy ones” in the land,
the “magnificent ones” that I was so happy about;
4let their suffering increase because
they hurried after a different god.#16.4 Heb uncertain in 16:3-4; Heb lacks because and god in 16:4.
I won’t participate in their blood offerings;
I won’t let their names cross my lips.
5You, LORD, are my portion, my cup;
you control my destiny.
6The property lines have fallen beautifully for me;
yes, I have a lovely home.
7I will bless the LORD who advises me;
even at night I am instructed
in the depths of my mind.
8I always put the LORD in front of me;
I will not stumble because he is on my right side.
9That’s why my heart celebrates and my mood is joyous;
yes, my whole body will rest in safety
10because you won’t abandon my life#16.10 Or my soul to the grave;#16.10 Heb Sheol
you won’t let your faithful follower see the pit.
11You teach me the way of life.
In your presence is total celebration.
Beautiful things are always in your right hand.

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