1Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for I take refuge in you. I will find shelter in the shadow of your wings until the danger has passed.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills my every need.
3He will send help from heaven and save me; he will strongly rebuke anyone who tries to harm me. You can pause and think about that. God will send his unfailing love and his faithfulness.
4I am surrounded by lions. I am among people who are like blazing fires, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are sharp swords.
5God, rise above the heavens! Let your glory shine over all the earth!
6They set a trap for my steps, and I was deeply troubled. They dug a pit in my path, but they fell into it themselves. You can pause and think about that.
7My heart is firm, God, my heart is firm. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8Wake up, my spirit! Wake up, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn!
9Lord, I will thank you among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10For your unfailing love is so great it reaches to the heavens, and your truth extends to the skies.
11God, rise above the heavens! Let your glory shine over all the earth!