English / ERV
Psalms 16
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1Protect me, God, because I depend on you.
- 2Some of you[1] have said to the LORD, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.”
- 3But you have also said about the gods[2] of this land, “They are my powerful gods. They are the ones who make me happy.”
- 4But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.
- 5LORD, you give me all that I need. You support me. You give me my share.
- 6My share[3] is wonderful. My inheritance[4] is very beautiful.
- 7I praise the LORD because he taught me well. Even at night he put his instructions deep inside my mind.[5]
- 8I always remember that the LORD is with me.[6] He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me.
- 9So my heart and soul will be very happy. Even my body will live in safety,
- 10because you will not leave me in the place of death. You will not let your faithful one rot in the grave.
- 11You will teach me the right way to live. Just being with you will bring complete happiness. Being at your right side will make me happy forever.