Verse 1
Psalms 16:1
Free Bible Version
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A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מִכְתָּ֥ם לְ/דָוִ֑ד שָֽׁמְרֵ֥/נִי אֵ֝֗ל כִּֽי חָסִ֥יתִי בָֽ/ךְ
English Translation
A psalm of David: Preserve me, O God, for I have taken refuge in You.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 16 Context
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A psalm (miktam) of David. Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.
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I tell the Lord, “Apart from you Lord, I don't have anything that's good.”
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3
As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
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4
Those who run after other gods will face a lot of trouble. I will not participate in their offerings...
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5
Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
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6
The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!
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7
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
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8
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
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9
That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!
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10
For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay.
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11
You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living...
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