Psalms

Confidence in the Lord

16  Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You. 2 I  said to •Yahweh, “You are my Lord;I have nothing good besides You.” A, 3 As for the holy people who are in the land, they are the noble ones.All my delight is in them.4 The sorrows of those who take another godfor themselves will multiply;I will not pour out their •drink offerings of blood,and I will not speak their names with my lips. 

5 Lord, You are my portion Band my cup of blessing;You hold my future. 6† The boundary lines have fallen for mein pleasant places;indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 

7 I will praise the Lord who counsels me  —even at night my conscience instructs me. 8 I keep the Lord in mind C always.Because He is at my right hand,I will not be shaken. 

9 Therefore my heart is gladand my spirit rejoices;my body also rests securely. 10† For You will not abandon me to •Sheol; You will not allow Your Faithful One to see decay. 11 You reveal the path of life to me;in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.