¹ [In a quiet voice Of David] Protect me, O God, in you is my refuge.

² To Yahweh I say, 'You are my Lord, my happiness is in none

³ of the sacred spirits of the earth.' They only take advantage of all who love them.

⁴ People flock to their teeming idols. Never shall I pour libations to them! Never take their names on my lips.

⁵ My birthright, my cup is Yahweh; you, you alone, hold my lot secure.

⁶ The measuring-line marks out for me a delightful place, my birthright is all I could wish.

⁷ I bless Yahweh who is my counsellor, even at night my heart instructs me.

⁸ I keep Yahweh before me always, for with him at my right hand, nothing can shake me.

⁹ So my heart rejoices, my soul delights, my body too will rest secure,

¹⁰ for you will not abandon me to Sheol, you cannot allow your faithful servant to see the abyss.

¹¹ You will teach me the path of life, unbounded joy in your presence, at your right hand delight for ever.