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Psalm 16:1
King James Version
Psalm 16:1
King James Version
16 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
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Psalm 16:1
New King James Version
Psalm 16:1
New King James Version
The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiah’s Victory
A (A)Michtam of David.
16 Preserve[a] me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:1 Watch over
Psalm 16:1
Common English Bible
Psalm 16:1
Common English Bible
Psalm 16
A miktam[a] of David.
16 Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:1 Perhaps inscription
Psalm 16:1
Amplified Bible
Psalm 16:1
Amplified Bible
The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.
A [a]Mikhtam of David [probably intended to record memorable thoughts].
16 Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:1 Meaning uncertain; perhaps a poem.
Psalm 16:1
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 16:1
Contemporary English Version
(A special psalm by David.)
The Best Choice
1 Protect me, Lord God!
I run to you for safety,
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