| Berean Study Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. | 1For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. |
| 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. | 2I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. |
| 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. | 3He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth. |
| 4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. | 4My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And their tongue a sharp sword. |
| 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 5Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. |
| 6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah | 6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah. |
| 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! |
| 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. | 9I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations. |
| 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. | 10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds. |
| 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 11Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. |
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