Chapter 16

Trust and confidence in God


Michtam of David

1

Preserve me, O God, for in thee do I put my trust.

2

Thou hast said unto me that thou art the Lord, my God, and, My goodness is extended unto thee,

3

And to all the saints that dwell in the earth, and the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

4

And the wicked, there is no delight in them; their sorrows shall be multiplied upon all those who hasten for to seek another god; their drink offerings of blood will I not accept nor take up their names into my lips.

5

Therefore, thou, Lord, art the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou maintainest my lot.

6

The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

7

I will bless the Lord who hath given me counsel; my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

8

I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9

Therefore, my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also shall rest in hope.

10

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

11

Thou wilt show me the path of life; in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.