[verse 1] Protect me, O my God; You are my refuge true. I said, “You are my Lord; I have no good but You.” [verse 2] The godly in the land, for holiness renowned— They are the glorious ones, in whom all my delight is found. [verse 3] Their sorrows will increase who on false gods rely. I will not join their offerings; their worship I defy. [verse 4] O Lord, You are to me my cup and portion sure; The share that is assigned to me You guard and keep secure. [verse 5] The land allotted me is in a pleasant site; And surely my inheritance to me is a delight. [verse 6] I’ll praise the Lord my God, whose counsel guides my choice; And even in the night, my heart recalls instruction’s voice. [verse 7] Before me constantly I set the Lord alone. Because He is at my right hand, I’ll not be overthrown. [verse 8] Therefore my heart is glad; my tongue with joy will sing. My body too will rest secure in hope unwavering. [verse 9] For You will not allow my soul in death to stay, Nor will You leave Your Holy One to see the tomb’s decay. [verse 10] You have made known to me the path of life divine. Bliss shall I know at Your right hand; joy from Your face will shine.
