1. Protect me, O my God; you are my refuge true
Protect me, O my God; you are my refuge true. I said, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The godly in the land, for holiness renowned – they are the glorious ones, in whom all my delight is found.
[Sing to the Lord 16]

2. I will not sacrifice to them; their worship I defy.
2. Their sorrows will increase
who on false gods rely.
I will not sacrifice to them;
their worship I defy.
O Lord, you are to me
my cup and portion sure;
the share that is assigned to me
you guard and keep secure.

3. and surely my inheritance to me is a delight.
3. The land allotted me
is in a pleasant site;
and surely my inheritance
to me is a delight.
I’ll praise the Lord my God,
whose counsel guides my choice;
and even in the night my heart
recalls instruction’s voice.

4. Because he is at my right hand I’ll not be overthrown.
4. Before me constantly
I set the Lord alone.
Because he is at my right hand
I’ll not be overthrown.
Therefore my heart is glad;
my tongue with joy will sing.
My body too will rest secure
in hope unwavering.

5. nor will you leave your Holy One to see the tomb’s decay.
5. For you will not allow
my soul in death to stay,
nor will you leave your Holy One
to see the tomb’s decay.
You have made known to me
the path of life divine.
Bliss shall I know at your right hand;
joy from your face will shine.
Sing to the Lord 16
Used with permission
Text: Sing Psalms, © Psalmody Committee, Free Church of Scotland, 2003
Tune: Henry A. Lewis, before 1913