1* 2Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for my soul takes refuge in you; I will find shelter in the shadow of your wings till the disaster has passed.
3I call on God the Most High, on God who has done everything for me: 4may he send from heaven a savior and put my oppressors to shame. May God send me his love and faithfulness.
5I lie prostrate in the midst of lions that greedily devour people, their teeth are pointed spears and arrows, their tongues, sharpened swords.
6Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Your glory be over all the earth!
7They have set a snare for my steps; my soul was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit along my path, but they themselves fell into it.
8My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
9Awake, my soul, awake, O harp and lyre! I will wake the dawn.
10I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praise to you among the nations.
11For your love reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness, to the clouds. 12Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your Glory be over all the earth!
