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.