1. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wingsuntil the disaster has passed.
2. I cry out to God Most High,to God, who vindicates me.
3. He sends from heaven and saves me,rebuking those who hotly pursue me –God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4. I am in the midst of lions;I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts –men 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.