Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 16

The Presence of the LORD

(Acts 2:14–36)

1Michtam of David. Keep me, O God; for in you I have taken refuge.
2You have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord^a; my good is not beyond you."
3As for the holy ones who are in the land, they, and the noble ones — all my delight is in them.
4Their sorrows shall multiply who hasten after another; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, nor lift up their names upon my lips.
5The LORD is the portion of my share and my cup; you uphold my lot.
6The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, the inheritance is lovely to me.
7I will bless the LORD, who has counseled me; yes, in the nights my kidneys instruct me.
8I have set the LORD before me always; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh^b also dwells in safety;
10For you will not abandon my soul^c to Sheol; you will not give your faithful one to see the pit.
11You make me know the path of life^d; fullness of joys is with your face, pleasures at your right hand forever.