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Old Testament · Poetry and wisdom

Psalms chapter 16

A of David. , God— I’ve put my life in your hands.I said to , “You are my . Every good thing I have comes from you.”As for in this land, they are the ones, all my delight is in them.Those who chase after will multiply their sorrows. I will not pour out their , and I will not even speak their names.Yahweh, you are my and my . You hold my in your hands.The have fallen in beautiful places for me. What a stunning I’ve received.I will Yahweh, who guides me. Even in the night, my instruct me.I keep Yahweh always in front of me. With him , I will not be .So my celebrates and my sings with joy. Even my body .Because you will not abandon me to the , and you will not let the one see .You show me the . In your presence there is . At your right hand are .