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!