Psalm 14
For the Chief Musician. By David.
[14:1] The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good. [14:2] Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who did understand, who did seek after God. [14:3] They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is none who does good, no, not one. [14:4] Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don't call on Yahweh? [14:5] There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous. [14:6] You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge. [14:7] Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Psalm 15
A Psalm by David.
[15:1] Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? [15:2] He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart; [15:3] He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man; [15:4] In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change; [15:5] he who doesn't lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
Psalm 16
A Poem by David.
[16:1] Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge. [16:2] My soul, you have said to Yahweh, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing." [16:3] As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight. [16:4] Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips. [16:5] Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure. [16:6] The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. Yes, I have a good inheritance. [16:7] I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons. [16:8] I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. [16:9] Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety. [16:10] For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption. [16:11] You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.