Psalms 16:5-11 in English

⁵ Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.

⁸ I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ Direct my steps in thy paths, that my steps slip not.

⁶ I have cried, for thou heardest me, O God: incline thine ear to me, and hearken to my words.

⁷ Shew the marvels of thy mercies, thou that savest them that hope in thee.

⁸ Keep me as the apple of the eye from those that resist thy right hand: thou shalt screen me by the covering of thy wings,

⁹ from the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: mine enemies have compassed about my soul.

¹⁰ They have enclosed themselves with their own fat: their mouth has spoken pride.

¹¹ They have now cast me out and compassed me round about: they have set their eyes so as to bow them down to the ground.

⁵ The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ Direct my steps in your paths, that my steps slip not.

⁶ I have cried, for you heard me, O God: incline your ear to me, and listen to my words.

⁷ Show the marvels of your mercies, you that save them that hope in you.

⁸ Keep me as the apple of the eye from those that resist your right hand: you shall screen me by the covering of your wings,

⁹ from the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: my enemies have compassed about my soul.

¹⁰ They have enclosed themselves with their own fat: their mouth has spoken pride.

¹¹ They have now cast me out and compassed me round about: they have set their eyes so as to bow them down to the ground.

⁵ The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: yea, my reins instruct 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; neither wilt thou suffer thine holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; in thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ Yahweh, you are the one whom I have chosen, and you give me great blessings. You protect me and control what happens to me.

⁶ Yahweh has given me a wonderful place in which to live; I am delighted with all the things that he has given me MET.

⁷ I will praise Yahweh, the one who teaches/disciplines me; even at night he you put in my mind what is right for me to do.

⁸ I know that Yahweh is always with me. He is beside me; so nothing will ◄perturb me/cause me to be worried►.

⁹ Therefore I am glad and I MTY, DOU rejoice; I can rest securely

¹⁰ because you, Yahweh, will not allow my soul/spirit to remain in the place where the dead people are; you will not allow me, your godly one, to stay there.

¹¹ You will show me the road that leads to receiving eternal life, and you will make me joyful when I am with you. I will have pleasure forever when I am ◄at your right hand/seated next to you►.

⁵ Direct my steps in your paths, that my steps slip not.

⁶ I have cried, for you heard me, O God: incline your ear to me, and listen to my words.

⁷ Show the marvels of your mercies, you that save them that hope in you.

⁸ Keep me as the apple of the eye from those that resist your right hand: you shall screen me by the covering of your wings,

⁹ from the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: my enemies have compassed about my soul.

¹⁰ They have enclosed themselves with their own fat: their mouth has spoken pride.

¹¹ They have now cast me out and compassed me round about: they have set their eyes so as to bow them down to the ground.

⁵ Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

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

⁷ I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

⁸ I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

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

⁷ I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

⁸ I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

⁶ The 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. Yes, my heart 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.

⁶ Fair are the places marked out for me; I have a noble heritage.

⁷ I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

⁸ I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

⁹ Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.

¹⁰ For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death.

¹¹ You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.

⁵ Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.

⁸ I have set Jehovah continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.

⁶ I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.

⁷ Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.

⁸ From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.

⁹ From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:

¹⁰ They have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.

¹¹ They have cast me forth and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.

⁵ Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.

⁶ The land divisions have worked out in my favor—my property is wonderful!

⁷ I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.

⁸ I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.

⁹ That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!

¹⁰ For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay.

¹¹ You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.

⁵ The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou shalt mainteine my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen vnto me in pleasant places: yea, I haue a faire heritage.

⁷ I wil prayse the Lord, who hath giuen me counsell: my reines also teach me in the nightes.

⁸ I haue set the Lord alwayes before me: for hee is at my right hand: therefore I shall not slide.

⁹ Wherefore mine heart is glad and my tongue reioyceth: my flesh also doeth rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leaue my soule in the graue: neither wilt thou suffer thine holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is the fulnesse of ioy: and at thy right hand there are pleasures for euermore.

⁵ O LORD, the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup, Thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel; yea, in the night seasons my reins instruct me.

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

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also dwelleth in safety;

¹⁰ For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to the nether-world; neither wilt Thou suffer Thy godly one to see the pit.

¹¹ Thou makest me to know the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy, in Thy right hand bliss for evermore.

⁵ The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: My reins also instruct 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ Thou, O Lord, art the portion of my inheritance, and my cup; thou hast drawn my lot.

⁶ My possessions are fallen in agreeable places: yea, my heritage is pleasant to me.

⁷ I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: also in the night seasons my reins admonish me.

⁸ I have always set the Lord before me, that, being at my right hand, I might not be moved.

⁹ Therefore is rejoiced my heart, and my spirit is glad: also my flesh shall rest in safety.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not abandon my soul to the grave: thou wilt not suffer thy pious servant to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt let me know the path of life: fulness of joy is in thy presence; pleasures are at thy right hand for evermore.

⁵ Direct my steps in thy paths, That my steps slip not.

⁶ I have cried, for thou heardest me, O God: Incline thine ear to me, and hearken to my words.

⁷ Show the marvels of thy mercies, Thou that savest them that hope in thee.

⁸ Keep me as the apple of the eye From those that resist thy right hand: Thou shalt screen me by the covering of thy wings,

⁹ From the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: Mine enemies have compassed about my soul.

¹⁰ They have enclosed themselves with their own fat: Their mouth has spoken pride.

¹¹ They have now cast me out and compassed me round about: They have set their eyes so as to bow them down to the ground.

⁵ Jehovah is my portion and my cup; Thou wilt maintain my lot!

⁶ My portion hath fallen to me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly inheritance.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who careth for me; Yea, in the night my heart admonisheth me.

⁸ I set the LORD before me at all times; Since he is at my right hand, I shall not fall.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my spirit rejoiceth; Yea, my flesh dwelleth in security.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not give me up to the underworld; Nor wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see the pit.

¹¹ Thou wilt show me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ The Lord is my share and my portion, my fate is in your strong hands.

⁶ The boundary lines of my life mark out delightful country, my heritage pleases me well.

⁷ I praise the Lord for his counsel, which so stirs my heart in the night.

⁸ I keep the Lord always in mind: with him at my hand, I can never be moved.

⁹ So my heart is glad, there is joy inside me; and in safety of body I live.

¹⁰ For you will not give me up to Sheol nor let any who love you see the pit.

¹¹ You will show me the path that leads to life, to that fulness of joy which is in your presence, and the pleasures dispensed by your hand evermore.

⁵ The Lord is my share and my portion, my fate is in your strong hands.

⁶ The boundary lines of my life mark out delightful country, my heritage pleases me well.

⁷ I praise the Lord for his counsel, which so stirs my heart in the night.

⁸ I keep the Lord always in mind: with him at my hand, I can never be moved.

⁹ So my heart is glad, there is joy inside me; and in safety of body I live.

¹⁰ For you will not give me up to Sheol nor let any who love you see the pit.

¹¹ You will show me the path that leads to life, to that fulness of joy which is in your presence, and the pleasures dispensed by your hand evermore.

⁵ Adonai assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

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

⁷ I will bless Adonai , who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

⁸ I always set Adonai before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my kavod ·weighty glory· rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol ·Place of the dead·, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.

⁶ Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.

⁷ I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.

⁸ I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.

¹⁰ For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit.

¹¹ You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”

⁵ Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

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

⁷ I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

⁸ I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

⁶ The 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. Yes, my heart 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

⁶ The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places ; yes, I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.

⁸ I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.

⁵ The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

⁶ The 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. Yes, my heart 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.

⁶ The 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. Yes, my heart 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 Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

¹⁰ For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

¹¹ You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

⁵ The Lord is the part of mine heritage, and of my passion; thou art, that shall restore mine heritage to me.

⁶ Cords felled to me in full clear things; for mine heritage is full clear to me.

⁷ I shall bless the Lord, that hath given understanding to me; furthermore and my reins have blamed me unto the night.

⁸ I saw before me evermore the Lord in my sight; for he is at the right half to me, that I be not moved.

⁹ For this thing mine heart was glad, and my tongue joyed fully; further-more and my flesh shall rest in hope.

¹⁰ For thou shalt not leave my soul in hell; neither thou shalt give thine holy man to see corruption.

¹¹ Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt full-fill me with gladness with thy cheer; delight-ings be in thy right half unto the end.

⁵ The Lord is the part of mine heritage, and of my passion; thou art, that shall restore mine heritage to me. (The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, and of my cup; thou art he, who shall restore my inheritance to me.)

⁶ Cords felled to me in full clear things; for mine heritage is full clear to me. (The cords, or the boundary lines, fell to me in pleasant places; I am well content with my inheritance.)

⁷ I shall bless the Lord, that hath given understanding to me; furthermore and my reins have blamed me unto the night. (I shall bless the Lord, who hath given me understanding; and furthermore my innards have taught me, that is, my conscience hath taught me, in the night.)

⁸ I saw before (me) evermore the Lord in my sight; for he is at the right half to me, that I be not moved. (I see the Lord before me forevermore; for he is at my right hand, and I shall not be moved or and I cannot be shaken.)

⁹ For this thing mine heart was glad, and my tongue joyed fully; furthermore and my flesh shall rest in hope. (For this thing my heart was glad, and my tongue full out joyed, or rejoiced; and furthermore, my flesh shall rest with trust, or with confidence.)

¹⁰ For thou shalt not leave my soul in hell; neither thou shalt give thine holy (man) to see corruption. (For thou shalt not leave my soul in Sheol, or the land of the dead; nor shalt thou allow thy holy man to see corruption, or decay.)

¹¹ Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt full-fill me with gladness with thy cheer; delightings be in thy right half unto the end. (Thou hast made known to me the way of life; thou shalt fill me full of gladness when I go before thee; delights be at thy right hand forever.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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