Psalms16

Psalm 16 begins with David's plea for preservation, expressing his complete trust in God and declaring Him as his Lord. He affirms his delight in the saints on earth and rejects the worship of other gods, recognizing the sorrows that follow idolatry. David proclaims the Lord as his portion and heritage, finding counsel and stability in His constant presence. The psalm culminates in a profound hope that God will not abandon his soul to hell nor allow His Holy One to see corruption, promising instead a path of life, fullness of joy, and eternal pleasures in God's presence.

Refuge in the LORD Alone

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A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.
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Thou hast said to Jehovah, `My Lord Thou art ;' My good is not for thine own sake;
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For the holy ones who are in the land, And the honourable, all my delight is in them.
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Multiplied are their griefs, Who have hastened backward; I pour not out their libations of blood, Nor do I take up their names on my lips.

God Is My Secure Portion

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Jehovah is the portion of my share, and of my cup, Thou--Thou dost uphold my lot.
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Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Yea, a beauteous inheritance is for me.
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I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also in the nights my reins instruct me.
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I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because--at my right hand I am not moved.

The Hope of Resurrection

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Therefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:
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For Thou dost not leave my soul to Sheol, Nor givest thy saintly one to see corruption.
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Thou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys is with Thy presence, Pleasant things by Thy right hand for ever!
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