Psalms 16

Jehovah the psalmist’s portion in life and deliverer in death.

O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord:

As for the saints that are in the earth,

Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god:

Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places;

I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel;

I have set Jehovah always before me:

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth:

For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol;

Thou wilt show me the path of life: