The sorrows of those who run after[a] another god shall multiply;
    their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
    or (A)take their names on my lips.

The Lord is (B)my chosen portion and my (C)cup;
    you hold my (D)lot.
(E)The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 16:4 Or who acquire

Those who run after other gods(A) will suffer(B) more and more.
    I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods
    or take up their names(C) on my lips.

Lord, you alone are my portion(D) and my cup;(E)
    you make my lot(F) secure.
The boundary lines(G) have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    surely I have a delightful inheritance.(H)

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