A psalma of David.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
3 The godly people in the land
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
4 Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods.
I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood
or even speak the names of their gods.
I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood
or even speak the names of their gods.
5 LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.
You guard all that is mine.
6 The land you have given me is a pleasant land.
What a wonderful inheritance!
What a wonderful inheritance!
7 I will bless the LORD who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.b
My body rests in safety.
My body rests in safety.
11 You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.e
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.e
Psalms, 16 psalm