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!