THE BOOK OF PSALMS
Chapter 16
Michtam of David

David seeks God's preservation

1. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3. But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.

Hope of the resurrection and life everlasting

5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7. I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8. Messianic Prophecy I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9. Messianic Prophecy Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10. Messianic Prophecy For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.