1 Protect me, God, because I depend on you.
Psalm 16: 1

2 I said to my Lord, “God, you are my Lord. I have received all that is good from you.”
Psalm 16: 2

3 Jehovah does wonderful things for his followers on earth. Jehovah shows that he truly loves them.
Psalm 16: 3

4 But those who run away to worship other gods will suffer. I will not share in their blood offerings to the idols. I will not even mention the names of those idols.
Psalm 16: 4

5 My food and my cup come only from God. As the Lord has given me my inheritance.
Psalm 16: 5

6 My share of the land is very pleasing, my heritage is very beautiful.
Psalm 16: 6

7 I praise God because he has explained me well. Even at night he teaches me and keeps good years in the core of my mind.
Psalm 16: 7

8 I will always set my face before the LORD, and I will not leave my place at his right hand.
Psalm 16: 8

9 Therefore my soul and my heart shall rejoice. And my body will be safe.
Psalm 16: 9

10 Why? For thou, O LORD, shalt not allow my soul to enter into the dead. And you will not let one of your faithful ones rot in the grave.
Psalm 16:10

11 You will only teach me the right way to live. Lord, I will enjoy complete happiness. Being at your right hand, I will enjoy eternal blessings.
Psalm 16:11