[1] Have mercy on me, God; have mercy on me because I have taken refuge in you. I take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destruction passes by. [2] I call out to God Most High—to God, who comes through for me. [3] He sends orders from heaven and saves me, rebukes the one who tramples me. Selah God sends his loyal love and faithfulness. [4] My life is in the middle of a pack of lions. I lie down among those who devour humans. Their teeth are spears and arrows; their tongues are sharpened swords. [5] Exalt yourself, God, higher than heaven! Let your glory be over all the earth! [6] They laid a net for my feet to bring me down; they dug a pit for me, but they fell into it instead! Selah [7] My heart is unwavering, God—my heart is unwavering. I will sing and make music. [8] Wake up, my glory! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake the dawn itself! [9] I will give thanks to you, my Lord, among all the peoples; I will make music to you among the nations [10] because your faithful love is as high as heaven; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. [11] Exalt yourself, God, higher than heaven! Let your glory be over all the earth!
