16 1 David prayeth to God for succor not for his works, but for his faith’s sake. 4 Protesting that he hateth all idolatry, taking God only for his comfort and felicity. 8 Who suffereth his to lack nothing.

[a]Michtam of David.

Preserve me, O GOD: for in thee do I [b]trust.

O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my [c]well doing extendeth not to thee,

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  1. Psalm 16:1 Or, a certain tune.
  2. Psalm 16:1 He showeth that we cannot call upon God except we trust in him.
  3. Psalm 16:2 Though we can not enrich God, yet we must bestow God’s gifts to the use of his children.

Psalm 16

A miktam[a] of David.

Keep me safe,(A) my God,
    for in you I take refuge.(B)

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;(C)
    apart from you I have no good thing.”(D)

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  1. Psalm 16:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term