Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. 1
I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me. 2
He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. 3
I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts, men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. 4
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. 5
They spread a net for my feet, I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves. 6
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. 7
Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. 8
I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. 9
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. 10
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. 11