1. Have mercy on me, God;have mercy on mebecause I have taken refuge in you.I take refugein the shadow of your wingsuntil 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. SelahGod 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 loveis as high as heaven;your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
11. Exalt yourself, God, higher than heaven!Let your glory be over all the earth!