Psalms 16 (kjv)
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1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
3 As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god: Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips.
5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
5 Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
7 I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
8 I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.