1 For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. | |
2 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, | |
2 I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. | |
3 He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him whoa Or snaps attramples upon me.b Selah may mean: Pause, Crescendo or Musical interludeSelah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and Hisc Or faithfulnesstruth. | |
4 My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And their tongue a sharp sword. | |
5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. | |
6 They haved Or spreadprepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah. | |
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! | |
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | |
9 I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among thee Lit peoplesnations. | |
10 For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens And Yourf Or faithfulnesstruth to the clouds. | |
11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. | |