Psalm 16: "(Michtam of David.) Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
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Earlier Posts on the Psalms:
- That Man is Blest (Psalm 1)
- On the Good and Faithful (Psalm 4)
- Lord, Our Lord Thy Glorious Name (Psalm 8)
- Wholehearted Thanksgiving to Thee I Will Bring (Psalm 9)
- In God Will I Trust. (Psalm 11) You may recognize this melody from other hymns, like How Firm a Foundation.
- Who, O Lord, With Thee Abiding (Psalm 15)
