NRSV Psalms 16 Chapter
16:1
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
16:2
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."
16:3
As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
16:4
Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
16:5
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
16:6
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
16:7
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
16:8
I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
16:10
For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit.
16:11
You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.