Psalms 16:3-9

³For the holy ones who are in the land, And the honourable, all my delight is in them.

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

⁵Jehovah is the portion of my share, and of my cup, Thou — Thou dost uphold my lot.

⁶Lines have fallen to me in pleasant places, Yea, a beauteous inheritance is for me.

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

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

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