16:3 As for God’s chosen people who are in the land,
and the leading officials I admired so much 1 –
16:4 their troubles multiply,
they desire other gods. 2
I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, 3
nor will I make vows in the name of their gods. 4
16:5 Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; 5
you make my future secure. 6