[1] O God, have pity, for I am trusting you! I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until this storm is past. [2] I will cry to the God of heaven who does such wonders for me. [3] He will send down help from heaven to save me because of his love and his faithfulness. He will rescue me from these liars who are so intent upon destroying me. [4] I am surrounded by fierce lions-hotheads whose teeth are sharp as spears and arrows. Their tongues are like swords. [5] Lord, be exalted above the highest heavens! Show your glory high above the earth. [6] My enemies have set a trap for me. Frantic fear grips me. They have dug a pitfall in my path. But look! They themselves have fallen into it! [7] O God, my heart is quiet and confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! [8] Rouse yourself, my soul! Arise, O harp and lyre! Let us greet the dawn with song! [9] I will thank you publicly throughout the land. I will sing your praises among the nations. [10] Your kindness and love are as vast as the heavens. Your faithfulness is higher than the skies. [11] Yes, be exalted, O God, above the heavens. May your glory shine throughout the earth.
