1. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.
2. I say to the Lord, “You are the Lord,my only source of well-being.”
3. As for God’s chosen people who are in the land,and the leading officials I admired so much –
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.
5. Lord, you give me stability and prosperity;you make my future secure.
6. It is as if I have been given fertile fieldsor received a beautiful tract of land.
7. I will praise the Lord who guides me;yes, during the night I reflect and learn.
8. I constantly trust in the Lord;because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
9. So my heart rejoicesand I am happy;My life is safe.
10. You will not abandon me to Sheol;you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.
11. You lead me in the path of life;I experience absolute joy in your presence;you always give me sheer delight.