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Chapter 16
Psal NETtext 16:1  A prayer of David.Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.
Psal NETtext 16:2  I say to the LORD, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being."
Psal NETtext 16:3  As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much -
Psal NETtext 16:4  their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.
Psal NETtext 16:5  LORD, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
Psal NETtext 16:6  It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.
Psal NETtext 16:7  I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.
Psal NETtext 16:8  I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
Psal NETtext 16:9  So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
Psal NETtext 16:10  You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.
Psal NETtext 16:11  You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.