1 B e merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.

2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.

3 H e will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.

4 M y soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

5 B e exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!

6 T hey have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.

7 M y heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

8 W ake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.

9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

10 F or your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.

11 B e exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.