The LORD the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.

A Mikhtam of David.

1 Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
          I have no good besides You.”

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

4 The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied;
          I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
          Nor will I take their names upon my lips.

5 The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
          You support my lot.

6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
          Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

7 I will bless the LORD who has counseled me;
          Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

8 I have set the LORD continually before me;
          Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;
          My flesh also will dwell securely.

10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;
          Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

11 You will make known to me the path of life;
          In Your presence is fullness of joy;
          In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.