1Preserve me, O God : for in thee do I put my trust . 2O my soul , thou hast said unto the LORD , Thou art my Lord : my goodness extendeth not to thee;
The Inheritance of the Saints
3But to the saints that are in the earth , and to the excellent , in whom is all my delight . 4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer , nor take up their names into my lips .
Warning Against Idolatry
5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : thou maintainest my lot . 6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage .
Confidence in God's Guidance
7I will bless the LORD , who hath given me counsel : my reins also instruct me in the night seasons . 8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand , I shall not be moved .
Joy in God's Presence
9Therefore my heart is glad , and my glory rejoiceth : my flesh also shall rest in hope . 10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption . 11Thou wilt shew me the path of life : in thy presence is fulness of joy ; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore .