| New King James Version | New International Version |
| 1To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. | 1For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. |
| 2I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. |
| 3He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. | 3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me-- God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. |
| 4My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword. | 4I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. |
| 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. | 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. |
| 6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah | 6They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. |
| 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. | 7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. |
| 8Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. | 9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. |
| 10For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds. | 10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. |
| 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. |
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