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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.
Lord, you give me all that I need.
    You support me.
    You give me my share.
My share[a] is wonderful.
    My inheritance[b] is very beautiful.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 16:6 share Or “section of land.”
  2. Psalm 16:6 inheritance Here, this probably means the land each Israelite received.

Those who run after other gods(A) will suffer(B) more and more.
    I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods
    or take up their names(C) on my lips.

Lord, you alone are my portion(D) and my cup;(E)
    you make my lot(F) secure.
The boundary lines(G) have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    surely I have a delightful inheritance.(H)

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