[1] A Miktam of David. [2] Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge.
[3] I say to the LORD, "Thou art my Lord; I have no good apart from thee."
[4] As for the saints in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my
delight. [5] Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their
libations of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
[6] The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; thou holdest my lot. [7] The
lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
[8] I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart
instructs me. [9] I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my
right hand, I shall not be moved. [10] Therefore my heart is glad, and my
soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure. [11] For thou dost not give me
up to Sheol, or let thy godly one see the Pit. [ (Psalms 16:12) Thou dost
show me the path of life; in thy presence there is fulness of joy, in thy
right hand are pleasures for evermore. ]