>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/16?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07710::c07710) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/16.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/16.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/16/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Psalms 16 is a psalm attributed to David, where he addresses God, expressing trust and reliance, likely intended for personal reflection or communal worship among the Israelites. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>This chapter is like a happy song where someone tells God they trust Him and feel really safe and joyful because God is always with them. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>In Psalms 16, the speaker expresses deep trust and reliance on God, acknowledging that God is their source of joy and security. The chapter emphasizes the blessings of following God’s counsel, and the assurance that God will not abandon them to death or corruption, promising eternal joy and pleasures in His presence. The speaker recognizes that their inheritance and guidance come from the Lord, leading to a joyful and hopeful life. > >#Gospel/Faith #Gospel/TrustInTheLord #Gospel/EternalLife ###### 1 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. ###### 2 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; ###### 3 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. ###### 4 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. ###### 5 5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. ###### 6 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. ###### 7 7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. ###### 8 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. ###### 9 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. ###### 10 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. ###### 11 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.