The sorrows of those who run after[a] another god shall multiply;
    their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
    or (A)take their names on my lips.

The Lord is (B)my chosen portion and my (C)cup;
    you hold my (D)lot.
(E)The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

I bless the Lord who (F)gives me counsel;
    in (G)the night also my (H)heart instructs me.[b]
(I)I have (J)set the Lord always before me;
    because he is at my (K)right hand, I shall not be (L)shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my (M)whole being[c] rejoices;
    my flesh also dwells secure.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to (N)Sheol,
    (O)or let your (P)holy one see (Q)corruption.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 16:4 Or who acquire
  2. Psalm 16:7 Hebrew my kidneys instruct me
  3. Psalm 16:9 Hebrew my glory
  4. Psalm 16:10 Or see the pit

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