2 The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness,

and acknowledges the truth in his hearti—

3 who does not slander with his tongue,j

who does not harm his friend

or discredit his neighbor,k

4 who despises the one rejected by the LordD

but honors those who fear the Lord,l

who keeps his word whatever the cost,m

5 who does not lend his silver at interestn

or take a bribe against the innocento—

the one who does these things will never be shaken.p

Psalm 16

CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD

A Miktam of David.q

1 Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.r

2 IE said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

I have nothing good besides you.”F,s

3 As for the holy people who are in the land,t

they are the noble ones.

All my delight is in them.

4 The sorrows of those who take another god

for themselves will multiply;

I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,

and I will not speak their names with my lips.u

5 Lord, you are my portionG

and my cup of blessing;

you hold my future.v

6 The boundary lines have fallen for me

in pleasant places;

indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.w

7 I will bless the Lord who counsels mex—

even at night when my thoughts trouble me.H,y

8 I always let the Lord guide me.I

Because he is at my right hand,

I will not be shaken.z

9 Therefore my heart is glad

and my whole being rejoices;

my body also rests securely.aa