Psalms 16

₁Protect me, LORD God!

I run to you for safety,

₂and I have said,

“Only you are my Lord!

Every good thing I have

is a gift from you.”

₃Your people are wonderful,

and they make me happy,

₄but worshippers of other gods

will have much sorrow.

I refuse to offer sacrifices

of blood to those gods

or worship in their name.

₅You, LORD, are all I want!

You are my choice,

and you keep me safe.

₆You make my life pleasant,

and my future is bright.

₇I praise you, LORD,

for being my guide.

Even in the darkest night,

your teachings fill my mind.

₈I will always look to you,

as you stand beside me

and protect me from fear.

₉With all my heart,

I will celebrate,

and I can safely rest.

₁₀I am your chosen one.

You won't leave me in the grave

or let my body decay.

₁₁You have shown me

the path to life,

and you make me glad

by being near to me.

Sitting at your right side,

I will always be joyful.