Psalm 16

The Lord Takes Care of His People

A miktam of David.

16Protect me, God,

because I trust in you.

²I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord.

Every good thing I have comes from you.”

³As for the godly people in the world,

they are the wonderful ones I enjoy.

⁴But those who turn to idols

will have much pain.

I will not offer blood to those idols

or even speak their names.

⁵No, the Lord is all I need.

He takes care of me.

⁶My share in life has been pleasant;

my part has been beautiful.

⁷I praise the Lord because he advises me.

Even at night, I feel his leading.

⁸I keep the Lord before me always.

Because he is close by my side,

I will not be hurt.

⁹So I rejoice and am glad.

Even my body has hope,

¹⁰because you will not leave me in the grave.

You will not let your holy one rot.

¹¹You will teach me how to live a holy life.

Being with you will fill me with joy;

at your right hand I will find pleasure forever.