[1] Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in thee my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. [2] I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me. [3] He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample upon me. Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness! [4] I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords. [5] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! [6] They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah [7] My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! [8] Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! [9] I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the nations. [10] For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy faithfulness to the clouds. [11] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth!
