Psalms 16:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 16:1

The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiah’s Victory

A Michtam of David.

1 Preserve¹ me, O God, for in You I put my trust.

2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord,
“You are my Lord,
^aMy goodness is nothing apart from You.”

3 As for the saints who are on the earth,
“They are the excellent ones, in ^awhom is all my delight.”

4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god;
Their drink offerings of ^ablood I will not offer,
^bNor take up their names on my lips.

5 O Lord, You¹ are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You maintain my lot.

6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
Yes, I have a good inheritance.

7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;
My¹ heart also instructs me in the night seasons.

8 ^aI 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 rejoices;
My flesh also will¹ rest in hope.

10 ^aFor You will not leave my soul in¹ Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to¹ see corruption.

11 You will show me the ^apath of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 16:1

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American Standard Version
Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.

Amplified® Bible
KEEP {and} protect me, O God, for in You I have found refuge, {and} in You do I put my trust {and} hide myself.

Contemporary English Version
(A special psalm by David.) Protect me, LORD God! I run to you for safety,

Darby English Version
{Michtam of David.} Preserve me, O ùGod: for I trust in thee.

Good News Bible
Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.

King James Version
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

New American Standard Bible
Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

New International Version

A miktam of David.

Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.

New King James Version
Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

Revised Standard Version
A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge.

Young's Literal Translation
A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.

New English Translation
Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.¹

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