PSALM 16

A  PRAYER OF CONFIDENCE

Protect me, O God; I trust in You for safety;

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

All good things I have come from You.”

How excellent are the Lord’s faithful people!

My greatest pleasure is to be with them.

Those who rush to other gods

Bring many troubles on themselves.

I will not take part in their sacrifices;

I will not worship their gods.

You, Lord are all I have,

And You give me all I need;

My future is in Your hands.

How wonderful are Your gifts to me;

How good they are!

I praise the Lord, because He guides me,

And in the night my conscience warns me.

I am always aware of the Lord’s presence;

He is near and nothing can shake me.

And so I am thankful and glad,

And I feel completely secure,

Because You protect me from the

power of death;

I have served you faithfully

And You will not abandon me to the

World of the dead.

You will show me the path that leads to life;

Your presence fills me with joy

and brings me pleasure forever.