Psalms 16

2I said to the Lord, Thou art my Lord: Thou hast no need of my goods.

3By the hallowed things in this land of His He had marvellously displayed all His designs.

4Their infirmities were multiplied: after these hallowed things they hastened. I will no more assemble their congregations for blood, nor make mention of their names with my lips.

5The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou art He who restoreth me mine inheritance.

6The lines have fallen to me in the best places: for this inheritance of mine is the best for me.

7I will bless the Lord Who hath given me understanding: even now at night my reigns have instructed me.

8I saw the Lord continually before me. Because He is at my right hand that I may not be moved;

9therefore my heart was gladdened; and my tongue exulted with joy: moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;

10that Thou wilt not leave my soul in the mansion of the dead nor suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.