^{1 Ref} > 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 Ref} I cry out to God Most High, To God who accomplishes my requests for me.

^{3 Ref} 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 Ref} My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.

^{5 Ref} Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!

^{6 Ref} They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.

^{7 Ref} My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

^{8 Ref} Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.

^{9 Ref} I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

^{10 Ref} For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies.

^{11 Ref} Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.