1 Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me,for my soul takes refuge in you.Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge,until disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
3 He will send from heaven, and save me,he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah.God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
4 My soul is amongst lions.I lie amongst those who are set on fire,even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows,and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens!Let your glory be above all the earth!
6 They have prepared a net for my steps.My soul is bowed down.They dig a pit before me.They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.