Psalms 16 (NASB)

11 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

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Psalms Chapter 16 contains 11 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Mikhtam of David. Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

2I said to the LORD, 'You are my Lord; I have no good besides You.'

3As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

4The 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.

5The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot.

6The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

7I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

8I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

9Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.

10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

11You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

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What is Psalms 16 in the NASB?

Psalms 16 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 11 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 16 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 16 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 16 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 16 contains 11 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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