|
1.
For the director of music. To the tune of"Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 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.
|
|
2.
I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
|
|
3.
He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.
|
|
4.
I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts--men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
|
|
5.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
|
|
6.
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. Selah
|
|
7.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
|
|
8.
Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
|
|
9.
I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
|
|
10.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
|
|
11.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
|