A prayer of David.

16:1 Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

• Refer to Luke 13:34

16:2 I say to the Lord, “You are the sovereign Master, my only source of well-being.”

16:3 As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much —

16:4 their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

• Refer to Micah 4:5 :: no other gods
• Refer to No Other gods

16:5 Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

16:6 It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

16:7 I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

16:8 I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

16:9 So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

16:10 You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

• Refer to Acts 2:25–28
• Refer to Messianic References
• Refer to Prayer

16:11 You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.