| 1. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Psalms 16:1:1 ⧉מִכְתָּ֥םmikhtama miktam Psalms 16:1:2 ⧉לְדָוִ֑דledavidof David Psalms 16:1:3 ⧉שָֽׁמְרֵ֥נִיshomrenipreserve me Psalms 16:1:4 ⧉אֵ֝֗לelO God Psalms 16:1:5 ⧉כִּֽי־חָסִ֥יתִיkikhasitifor I have taken refuge Psalms 16:1:6 ⧉בָֽךְ׃vakhin you |
| 1. Formal Translation A Michtam of David. Protect me, O God {El, Refuge Provider}, for I have taken refuge in You. |
| 1. Dynamic Translation A Michtam by David. Keep me safe, God {El, Unshakable Stronghold}, for I take refuge in You. |