1. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,for in you my soul takes refuge;in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.
2. I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3. He will send from heaven and save me;he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!
4. My soul is in the midst of lions;I lie down amid fiery beasts—the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.
5. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!Let your 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!