1. Be shomer over me, O El: for in Thee do I hide myself.
2. I said unto Hashem, Thou art Adonoi of me; besides Thee I have no good;
3. But to the Kadoshim that are in ha'aretz, they are the glorious ones, in whom is all my delight.
4. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after other g-ds; their nesakhim (drink offerings) of dahm will I not offer, nor take up their shmot (names [of idols]) on my lips.
5. Hashem is the chelek (allotted share) of mine inheritance and of my kos (cup [of blessing]); Thou maintainest my goral (lot, allotment by the divine will).
6. The boundary lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly nachalah (inheritance).
7. I will bless Hashem, Who hath given me counsel; my mind also instructs me in the night seasons.
8. I have set Hashem always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9. Therefore my lev is glad, and my kavod rejoiceth; my basar also shall dwell securely [see 1Th 5:23 OJBC].