1. [A prayer of David.] 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 fields or 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 rejoices and 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.