Ps.16
Ps.16.1
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps.16.1
Keep me safe, O God, I've run for dear life to you.
Ps.16.1
Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.
Ps.16.1
Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
Ps.16.1
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
Ps.16.2
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
Ps.16.2
I say to GOD, "Be my Lord!" Without you, nothing makes sense.
Ps.16.2
I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing."
Ps.16.2
O my soul, you have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You."
Ps.16.2
I said to the LORD, "You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you."
Ps.16.3
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Ps.16.3
And these God--chosen lives all around--what splendid friends they make!
Ps.16.3
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.
Ps.16.3
As for the saints who are on the earth, "They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight."
Ps.16.3
The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
Ps.16.4
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
Ps.16.4
Don't just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I'll never treat god-names like brand-names.
Ps.16.4
The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.
Ps.16.4
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.
Ps.16.4
Those who chase after other gods will be filled with sorrow. I will not take part in their sacrifices or even speak the names of their gods.
Ps.16.5
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Ps.16.5
My choice is you, GOD, first and only. And now I find I'm your choice!
Ps.16.5
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.
Ps.16.5
O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.
Ps.16.5
LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.
Ps.16.6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Ps.16.6
You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir!
Ps.16.6
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
Ps.16.6
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.
Ps.16.6
The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
Ps.16.7
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Ps.16.7
The wise counsel GOD gives when I'm awake is confirmed by my sleeping heart.
Ps.16.7
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
Ps.16.7
I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
Ps.16.7
I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.
Ps.16.8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps.16.8
Day and night I'll stick with GOD; I've got a good thing going and I'm not letting go.
Ps.16.8
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Ps.16.8
I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Ps.16.8
I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
Ps.16.9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Ps.16.9
I'm happy from the inside out, and from the outside in, I'm firmly formed.
Ps.16.9
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
Ps.16.9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.
Ps.16.9
No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts his praises! My body rests in safety.
Ps.16.10
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Ps.16.10
You canceled my ticket to hell--that's not my destination!
Ps.16.10
because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
Ps.16.10
For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
Ps.16.10
For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your godly one to rot in the grave.
Ps.16.11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Ps.16.11
Now you've got my feet on the life path, all radiant from the shining of your face. Ever since you took my hand, I'm on the right way. A David prayer
Ps.16.11
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Ps.16.11
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Ps.16.11
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
