[1] Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me! For my soul seeks refuge in You; in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until the ruinous storm passes by. [2] I will cry to God Most High, to God who vindicates me. [3] He will send from heaven and save me from the taunt of the one who crushes me. Selah God will send forth His mercy and His truth. [4] My soul is among lions, and I lie among the sons of men who blaze like fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. [5] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory be above all the earth. [6] They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down; they have dug a pit before me, but they have fallen into it. Selah [7] My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise. [8] Awake, my glory! Awake, psaltery and harp! I will awake the dawn. [9] I will thank You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. [10] For Your mercy is great up to the heavens, and Your truth extends to the clouds. [11] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory be above all the earth.
