| Chapter 16 |
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{Michtam of David.} Preserve me, O łGod: for I trust in thee. |
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Thou my soul hast said to Jehovah, Thou art the Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; -- |
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To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight. |
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Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into my lips. |
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Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. |
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The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. |
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I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me. |
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I have set Jehovah continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. |
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Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope. |
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For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption. |
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Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. |