1 P reserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.

2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.”

3 A s for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.”

4 T heir sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.

5 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.

6 T he lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.

7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.

8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.

9 T herefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.

10 F or You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

11 Y ou will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.