1 A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.

2 T hou hast said to Jehovah, `My Lord Thou;' My good not for thine own sake;

3 F or the holy ones who in the land, And the honourable, all my delight in them.

4 M ultiplied are their griefs, have hastened backward; I pour not out their libations of blood, Nor do I take up their names on my lips.

5 J ehovah the portion of my share, and of my cup, Thou -- Thou dost uphold my lot.

6 L ines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Yea, a beauteous inheritance for me.

7 I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also the nights my reins instruct me.

8 I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because -- at my right hand I am not moved.

9 T herefore hath my heart been glad, And my honour doth rejoice, Also my flesh dwelleth confidently:

10 F or Thou dost not leave my soul to Sheol, Nor givest thy saintly one to see corruption.

11 T hou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys with Thy presence, Pleasant things by Thy right hand for ever!