1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wingsuntil the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,rebuking those who hotly pursue me –God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions;I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts –men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet –I was bowed down in distress.They dug a pit in my path –but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,my heart is steadfast;I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul!Awake, harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;let your glory be over all the earth.