1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me. For my soul trusts in you. In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until these troubles have passed by.
2I will cry out to God most high, to God who does all things for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me from the scorn of the one who would swallow me up. Selah. God will send out his mercy and his truth.
4My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, the sons of men. Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be lifted high, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
6They have set a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit in front of me, and they have fallen into the middle of it themselves. Selah.
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed. I will sing and give praise.
8Wake up, my glory. Wake up, harp and lyre. I myself will wake up early.
9I will praise you, O Lord, among the peoples. I will sing to you among the nations.
10For your mercy is great, reaching to the heavens, and your truth to the clouds.
11Be lifted high, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.