| Berean Study Bible | New Living Translation |
| 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. | 1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. |
| 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose 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 help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness. |
| 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. | 4I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords. |
| 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 5Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over 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 | 6My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude |
| 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. | 7My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! |
| 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. |
| 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. | 9I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. |
| 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. | 10For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. |
| 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. |
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