Psalm 15
Lord, who may abide in your tabernacle
: or who may dwell upon your holy hill?
He that leads an uncorrupt life and does the thing which is right
: who speaks the truth from his heart,
and has not slandered with his tongue;
He that has done no evil to his fellow
: nor vented abuse against his neighbour;
In whose eyes the worthless have no honour
: but he makes much of those that fear the Lord;
He that has sworn to his neighbour
: and will not go back on his oath;
He that has not put his money to usury
: nor taken a bribe against the innocent.
He that does these things
: shall never be overthrown.
Psalm 16
Preserve me, O God
: for in you have I taken refuge.
I have said to the Lord, You are my lord
: and all my good depends on you.
As for those who are held holy on the earth
: the other gods in whom men delight,
Though the idols are many that men run after
: their offerings of blood I will not offer,
nor take their name upon my lips.
The Lord is my appointed portion and my cup
: you hold my lot in your hands.
The share that has fallen to me is in pleasant places
: and a fair land is my possession.
I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel
: at night also he has instructed my heart.
I have set the Lord always before me
: he is at my right hand, and I shall not fall.
Therefore my heart is glad and my spirit rejoices
: my flesh also shall rest secure.
For you will not give me over to the power of death
: nor suffer your faithful one to see the Pit.
You will show me the path of life
: in your presence is the fulness of joy,
and from your right hand flow delights for evermore.