Psalm 16, NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE
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1

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

2

I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”
 

3

As for the saints who are in the earth,
They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.
 

4

The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god
will be multiplied;
I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
 

5

The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You support my lot.
 

6

The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.
 

7

I will bless the LORD who has counseled me;
Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
 

8

I have set the LORD continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
 

9

Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will dwell securely.
 

10

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.
 

11

You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.