Psalm 16:1 Lexicon: A Mikhtam of David. Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

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NASB Lexicon

KJV Lexicon

Michtam
miktam (mik-tawm')
an engraving, i.e. (techn.) a poem -- Michtam.

of David
David (daw-veed')
loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse -- David.

Preserve
shamar (shaw-mar')
to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

me O God
'el (ale)
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)

for in thee do I put my trust
chacah (khaw-saw')
to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in -- have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.

Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible
A Mikhtam of David. Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

King James Bible
<> Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A Davidic Miktam. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.

International Standard Version
Keep me safe, God, for I take refuge in you.

NET Bible
A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Keep me, God, because I have trusted upon you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[A [miktam] by David.] Protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you.

King James 2000 Bible
Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.

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