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Psalm 16:title–1

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A prayer16 of David.

16:1Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.1

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Footnotes

  1. 16 The precise meaning of the Hebrew term מִכְתָּם (mikhtam) is uncertain. defines it as “inscription.”
  2. 1 The Hebrew perfect verbal form probably refers here to a completed action with continuing results (see 7:1; 11:1). Taken shelter. “Taking shelter” in the Lord is an idiom for seeking his protection. Seeking his protection presupposes and even demonstrates the subject’s loyalty to the Lord. In the psalms those who “take shelter” in the Lord are contrasted with the wicked and equated with those who love, fear and serve the Lord (Pss 5:11–12; 31:17–20; 34:21–22).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A Miktam of David.

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A miktam of David.

Keep me safe, my God,

for in you I take refuge.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A Miktam of David.

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

NLTNew Living Translation

A psalm of David.

Keep me safe, O God,

for I have come to you for refuge.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A miktam of David.

Protect me, O God,

for I take refuge in you.

KJV 1900King James Version

Michtam of David.

Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.