1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; for in you I take refuge.

2 I have said to Yahweh, You are my Lord: I have no good beyond you.

3 As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.

4 Their sorrows will be multiplied that hurry for another [god]: Their drink-offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take their names on my lips.

5 Yahweh is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: You maintain my lot.

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

7 I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel; Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

8 I have set Yahweh always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will stay in safety.

10 For you will not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

11 You will show me the path of life: In your presence is fullness of joy; In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.