A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

I say to the LORD,“You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.”

As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much–

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.

LORD, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.