Psalm 16

Modern English Version

² I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    my welfare has no existence outside of You.”
³ For the holy ones who are in the land,
    they are the majestic ones; in them is all my delight.
⁴ Those who chase after other gods,
    their sorrows will be multiplied;
their drink offerings of blood I will not offer,
    nor lift their names on my lips.

⁵ The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup;
    You support my lot.
⁶ The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    yes, an inheritance is beautiful for me.
⁷ I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;
    my affections also instruct me in the night seasons.
⁸ I have set the Lord always before me;
    because He is at my right hand,
    I will not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
    my flesh also will rest in security.
¹⁰ For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,
    nor will You suffer Your godly one to see corruption.
¹¹ You will make known to me the path of life;
    in Your presence is fullness of joy;
    at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.