1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!I look to you for protection.I will hide beneath the shadow of your wingsuntil the danger passes by.
2 I cry out to God Most High,to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3 He will send help from heaven to rescue me,disgracing those who hound me.InterludeMy God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4 I am surrounded by fierce lionswho greedily devour human prey—whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows,and whose tongues cut like swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens!May your glory shine over all the earth.