New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures — With References (Rbi8, en_US, 1984)
Psalm
Psalms, 16
A mikʹtam*1 of David.
1 Keep me, O God,*1 for I have taken refuge in you.
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2 I have said*1 to Jehovah: “You are Jehovah;*2 my goodness is, not for your sake,
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3 [But] to the holy ones that are in the earth. They, even the majestic ones, are the ones in whom is all my delight.”
4 Pains become many to those [who], when there is someone else, do hurry [after him]. I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood, And I shall not carry their names upon my lips.
5 Jehovah is the portion of my allotted share and of my cup.*1 You are holding fast my lot.
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6 The measuring lines themselves have fallen for me in pleasant places. Really, [my own] possession*1 has proved agreeable to me.
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7 I shall bless Jehovah, who has given me advice. Really, during the nights my kidneys*1 have corrected me.
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8 I have placed Jehovah in front of me constantly. Because [he] is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter.
9 Therefore my heart does rejoice, and my glory*1 is inclined to be joyful. Also, my own flesh will reside in security.
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10 For you will not leave my soul*1 in Sheʹol.*2 You will not allow your loyal one to see the pit.*3
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11 You will cause me to know the path of life. Rejoicing to satisfaction is with your face; There is pleasantness at your right hand forever.