1Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me,
for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over.
I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over.

2I will cry to God Most High,
to God, who does all things for me.

3He will send help from heaven and save me,
he is angry with those who crush me. Selah
God will send me his loving kindness and his faithfulness.

4My life is among lions;
I am among those who are ready to devour me.
I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows,
and whose tongues are sharp swords.

5Be exalted, God, above the heavens;
let your glory be above all the earth.

6They spread out a net for my feet;
I was distressed.
They dug a pit in front of me.
They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! Selah

7My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

8Wake up, my honored heart; wake up, lute and harp;
I will wake up the dawn.

9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.

10For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens;
and your faithfulness to the clouds.

11Be exalted, God, above the heavens;
may your glory be exalted over all the earth.