1 Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me!For in you I have taken shelter.In the shadow of your wings I take shelteruntil trouble passes.
2 I cry out for help to the sovereign God,to the God who vindicates me.
3 May he send help from heaven and deliver mefrom my enemies who hurl insults! (Selah)May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!
4 I am surrounded by lions;I lie down among those who want to devour me;men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are a sharp sword.
5 Rise up above the sky, O God!May your splendor cover the whole earth!