1A Poem by David. Protect me, God, because I come to you for safety.
2My soul, you have told Yahweh, “You are my Lord. I have nothing good apart from you.”
3As for the holy people on earth, they are wonderful, and they bring me complete joy.
4Those who offer sacrifices to other gods will have many troubles. I will not pour out their offerings of blood, nor will I even speak the names of their gods.
5Yahweh has given me my share and my portion. You have made my future secure.
6My life has been set in pleasant places. Yes, I have a wonderful inheritance.
7I will praise Yahweh, who has advised me. Even at night, my conscience teaches me.
8I always keep Yahweh in my thoughts. Because he is by my side, I will not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is happy, and my tongue rejoices. My body will also rest in safety.
10Because you will not leave my soul in the grave, nor will you let your holy one decay.
11You will show me the path of life. In your presence, there is complete joy. At your right hand, there are eternal pleasures.