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 wings
until 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 - 1
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.
6
They spread a net for my feet -
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path -
but they have fallen into it themselves.
7
My heart, O God, is steadfast,
my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.
8
Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
9
I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
10
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.