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Psalms 16 (NET)

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¹ Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. ² I say to the LORD, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being." ³ As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much ⁴ their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods. ⁵ LORD, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure. ⁶ It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land. ⁷ I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn. ⁸ I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended. ⁹ So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe. ¹⁰ You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit. ¹¹ You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.