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16:1  A miktam of David. Protect me, God, because I depend on you.
16:2  Some of you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.”
16:3  But you have also said about the gods of this land, “They are my powerful gods. They are the ones who make me happy.”
16:4  But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.
16:5  Lord, you give me all that I need. You support me. You give me my share.
16:6  My share is wonderful. My inheritance is very beautiful.
16:7  I praise the Lord because he taught me well. Even at night he put his instructions deep inside my mind.
16:8  I always remember that the Lord is with me. He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me.
16:9  So my heart and soul will be very happy. Even my body will live in safety,
16:10  because you will not leave me in the place of death. You will not let your faithful one rot in the grave.
16:11  You will teach me the right way to live. Just being with you will bring complete happiness. Being at your right side will make me happy forever.