Berean Study Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. | 1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. |
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. |
3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. | 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. | 4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. |
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah | 6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah |
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. | 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. |
10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. | 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
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