Psalm 16

New Century Version

The Lord Takes Care of His People

A miktam of David.

16 Protect me, God,
    because I trust in you.
²I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord.
    Every good thing I have comes from you.”
³As for the godly people in the world,
    they are the wonderful ones I enjoy.
⁴But those who turn to idols
    will have much pain.
I will not offer blood to those idols
    or even speak their names.

⁵No, the Lord is all I need.
He takes care of me.
⁶My share in life has been pleasant;
my part has been beautiful.

⁷I praise the Lord because he advises me.
    Even at night, I feel his leading.
⁸I keep the Lord before me always.
    Because he is close by my side,
    I will not be hurt.
⁹So I rejoice and am glad.
    Even my body has hope,
¹⁰because you will not leave me in the grave.
    You will not let your holy one rot.
¹¹You will teach me how to live a holy life.
    Being with you will fill me with joy;
    at your right hand I will find pleasure forever.