1 For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave.
2 Have mercy on me, God,have mercy on me.In you I seek refuge.In the shadow of your wings I seek refugetill harm pass by.
3 I call to God Most High,to God who provides for me.
4 May God send help from heaven to save me,shame those who trample upon me.May God send fidelity and mercy.Selah
5 I must lie down in the midst of lionshungry for human prey.Their teeth are spears and arrows;their tongue, a sharpened sword.
6 Be exalted over the heavens, God;may your glory appear above all the earth.
7 They have set a trap for my feet;my soul is bowed down;They have dug a pit before me.May they fall into it themselves!Selah
8 My heart is steadfast, God,my heart is steadfast.I will sing and chant praise.
9 Awake, my soul;awake, lyre and harp!I will wake the dawn.
10 I will praise you among the peoples, Lord;I will chant your praise among the nations.
11 For your mercy towers to the heavens;your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
12 Exalt yourself over the heavens, God;may your glory appear above all the earth.