Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.

2 O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord:

3 As for the saints that are in the earth,

4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another god:

5 Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:

6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places;

7 I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel;

8 I have set Jehovah always before me:

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth:

10 For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol;

11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: