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.

My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.

Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!

I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.

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.

For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.

Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David.

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.

They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into its midst themselves. Selah.