#PSALMS16AND17 #RAPFAME Psalms 16 The L ord the Psalmist\'s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death A Possibly Epigrammatic Poem or Atonement Psalm Mikhtam of David. Psalms 16:1 Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You. Psalms 16:2 I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good besides You. Psalms 16:3 As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight. Psalms 16:4 The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied; I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips. Psalms 16:5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot. Psalms 16:6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me. Psalms 16:7 I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night. Psalms 16:8 I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalms 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely. Psalms 16:10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. Psalms 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalms 17 Prayer for Protection against Oppressors. A Prayer of David. Psalms 17:1 Hear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips. Psalms 17:2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity. Psalms 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress Psalms 17:4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. Psalms 17:5 My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped. Psalms 17:6 I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. Psalms 17:7 Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them. Psalms 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings Psalms 17:9 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me. Psalms 17:10 They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly. Psalms 17:11 They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground. Psalms 17:12 He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places. Psalms 17:13 Arise, O Lord, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword, Psalms 17:14 From men with Your hand, O Lord, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes. Psalms 17:15 As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.