Psalms
Summary
Psalm 16 is a "Miktam" of David, expressing joyful confidence in the LORD as the soul's ultimate portion and security. David declares that "apart from God I have no good thing" and rejects all other gods. He celebrates that "the lines have fallen to me in pleasant places" and finds delight in the saints and "noble ones" of the earth. The psalm is famous for its prophetic messianic hope, as David declares that God will not let His "Holy One see corruption" or be abandoned to the grave. It concludes with the beautiful promise of "fullness of joy" in God's presence for evermore.
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing."
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.
LORD, you are my assigned portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my inner heart instructs me.
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see corruption.
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence with eternal pleasures at your right hand.