For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

You made the earth quake; you split it open. Repair its breaches, for it is ready to fall.

You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.

I am the Lord, your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!'