1
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!
I look to you for protection.
I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
until the danger passes by.
2
I cry out to God Most High, 2
to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3
He will send help from heaven to rescue me,
disgracing those who hound me.
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My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4
I am surrounded by fierce lions
who greedily devour human prey -
whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows,
and whose tongues cut like swords.
5
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens!
May your glory shine over all the earth.
6
My enemies have set a trap for me.
I am weary from distress.
They have dug a deep pit in my path,
but they themselves have fallen into it.
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7
My heart is confident in you, O God;
my heart is confident.
No wonder I can sing your praises!
8
Wake up, my heart!
Wake up, O lyre and harp!
I will wake the dawn with my song.
9
I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.
10
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.