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1For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 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 wings until the disaster has passed. | 1Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in you. I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wings until danger passes. |
2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. | 2I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. |
3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me-- God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. | 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me, challenging the one who tramples me. Selah God sends his faithful love and truth. |
4I 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. | 4I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among devouring lions--people whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. |
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. | 5God, be exalted above the heavens; let your glory be over the whole earth. |
6They 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. | 6They prepared a net for my steps; I was despondent. They dug a pit ahead of me, but they fell into it! Selah |
7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. | 7My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident. I will sing; I will sing praises. |
8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. |
9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. | 9I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. |
10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. | 10For your faithful love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. |
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. | 11God, be exalted above the heavens; let your glory be over the whole earth. |
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