| King James Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. | 1Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. |
| 2O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; | 2I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” |
| 3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. | 3The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them! |
| 4Their 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. | 4Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods. |
| 5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. | 5LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. |
| 6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. | 6The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance! |
| 7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. | 7I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. |
| 8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. | 8I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. |
| 9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. | 9No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. |
| 10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. | 10For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. |
| 11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. | 11You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. |
| King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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