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2[O my soul], thou hast said unto Yahweh, Thou art my Lord:
3As for the saints that are in the earth,
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another [god]:
5Yahweh is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless Yahweh, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
8I have set Yahweh always before me:
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
11Thou wilt show me the path of life: