Chapter 16
001
(A Poem by Davina.) Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
002
My soul, you have said to Yahweh, "You are my Domina. Apart from you I have no good thing."
003
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
004
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.
005
Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.
006
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance.
007
I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
008
I have set Yahweh always before me. Because she is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
009
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
010
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.
011
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.